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Amed Ghost Bay

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Bali, Indonesia
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# Amed Ghost Bay Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
17m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Amed Ghost Bay, located on Bali’s northeastern coast, is a captivating dive destination in Indonesia’s Bali Sea. This site offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it suitable for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels.

The bay features dramatic underwater topography with sandy slopes, rocky outcrops, and vibrant coral formations. Divers encounter an impressive array of marine life, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and large schools of jacks. The site is particularly known for macro photography opportunities, with nudibranchs, seahorses, and colorful reef fish abundant throughout.

Ghost Bay’s unique underwater landscape creates an ethereal atmosphere, with pelagic species frequently passing through deeper sections. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 meters depending on conditions. The moderate current requires reasonable swimming ability and buoyancy control.

This site appeals to experienced recreational divers seeking both marine biodiversity and stunning geological formations. The mix of sandy areas and reef environments provides excellent opportunities for exploration, making Amed Ghost Bay a rewarding destination within Bali’s diverse dive portfolio.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Spinycheek Lanternfish — seen at this dive site
Spinycheek Lanternfish Benthosema fibulatum andrey_ryanskiy
Yellow-edged Lyretail — seen at this dive site
Yellow-edged Lyretail Variola louti maractwin
Spinycheek Lanternfish — seen at this dive site
Spinycheek Lanternfish Benthosema fibulatum uwkwaj
Painted Frogfish — seen at this dive site
Painted Frogfish Antennarius pictus ingomoench
Ornate Ghostpipefish — seen at this dive site
Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus maractwin
Thickray Sole — seen at this dive site
Thickray Sole Aesopia cornuta uwkwaj

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 17 m
GPS -8.3194°, 115.6408°