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Malibu Point

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# Malibu Point, Nusa Penida

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
8m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
📅
Best Season
dry season

Malibu Point is a premier drift diving destination located off the coast of Nusa Penida in Bali, Indonesia. This challenging site features strong currents typical of the Lombok Strait, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking adrenaline-pumping underwater adventures.

Divers descend to depths between 12-40 meters, encountering dramatic underwater topography with steep drop-offs and rocky outcrops. The site is renowned for exceptional encounters with large pelagic species, including manta rays, eagle rays, and reef sharks. The nutrient-rich waters attract abundant schooling fish, vibrant coral formations, and diverse macro life.

Strong currents and variable conditions classify Malibu Point as an advanced dive site, requiring excellent buoyancy control and current management skills. Visibility typically ranges from 8-25 meters depending on season and tide.

Best diving occurs during dry season months when conditions stabilize. This site rewards skilled divers with unforgettable wildlife encounters and pristine coral ecosystems in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic diving regions.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Indonesian Sawtail — seen at this dive site
Indonesian Sawtail Prionurus chrysurus kristovaindra
Clark's Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii drmattnimbs
African Giant Snail — seen at this dive site
African Giant Snail Lissachatina fulica jwinberry
Ribbon Eel — seen at this dive site
Ribbon Eel Rhinomuraena quaesita kristovaindra
Mangrove Red Snapper — seen at this dive site
Mangrove Red Snapper Lutjanus argentimaculatus kristovaindra
Three-spot Dascyllus — seen at this dive site
Three-spot Dascyllus Dascyllus trimaculatus suzie_molloy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 8 m
Best Season dry season
GPS -8.7623°, 115.6269°