Karpusan Temple

# Karpusan Temple Dive Site

Karpusan Temple is a scenic underwater dive site located in the Lombok Strait off Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This unique destination features submerged temple structures that create an intriguing cultural and natural diving experience in the Bali Sea.

Divers typically encounter depths ranging from 8 to 25 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site’s moderate currents require solid diving skills and experience navigating drift conditions.

The underwater landscape includes coral-encrusted temple ruins combined with natural rocky formations and sandy patches. Marine life is abundant, with divers frequently spotting tropical fish species, reef sharks, groupers, and various macro organisms. The structure provides excellent habitat for reef-dwelling creatures, creating rich biodiversity.

Visibility varies seasonally, typically ranging from 10-20 meters depending on conditions. The combination of historical underwater archaeology and thriving marine ecosystems makes Karpusan Temple a distinctive dive site for experienced divers exploring Indonesia’s diverse underwater attractions.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Black Lipsucker Andamia heteroptera oldman19510

Emerald Tree Skink Lamprolepis smaragdina disini_raga

Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko mr_geeks

Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko mr_geeks

Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti djscho

Balinese Snake-eyed Skink Cryptoblepharus balinensis disini_raga

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)