Nusa Penida is a fantastic place to go diving. Here, you will find dive sites that can only be described as incredible. You will have great opportunities to see some rare and famous species, top among them being the Mola Mola also known as the Oceanic Sunfish. Your chances of sighting this fish are greatly enhanced if you visit the island between the months of August and October.
During the other months of the year, the Mola Mola tend to live deep down and cannot be seen very easily. However, during these months, they rise to shallower waters where they are cleaned of any parasites on their bodies.
This makes it an ideal time for visitors from across the world to make their way to Bali so they can see the Sunfish. If you would like to be among them, it is best to go ahead and book your dive well in advance since the trips can easily fill up.
Suana
Toya pakeh
SD | Sekolah Dasar
Manta Bay
PmG | Pura Mas Gading
Pura PED
Batu Abah
Sampalan
Mangrove point
Sental
Crystal Bay
South Manta Point
Did you know that Nusa Penida has around 20 dive sites?!
The famous ones are located on the north side of Nusa Penida and on the south side of Nusa Penida. Manta point, Manta bay, Crystal bay are the famous dive sites on the south side of Nusa Penida. Known for the Manta Rays and the magical Mola Mola.
Toya Pakeh and SD are one of the famous Dive Sites of North Penida. SD can be a nice drift dive site or a stunning macro heaven when no current. Toya Pakeh, well wow, Toya Pakeh dive site is not only the main port of Nusa Penida, coming from Lembongan. Toya Pakeh as a dive site, is a real beauty queen but at the same time can be an absolute pain in the …
Last but not least, you might have even heard of the cheeky middle bit between Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida, the drift champion of all, Ceningan Wall. Fantastic diving but we only take you there when you are really an experienced diver. Read more about the famous dive sites of Nusa Penida.
Dive Sites | Nusa Penida | Northwest
Toya pakeh, Crystal Bay & Mangrove point
| Required Level | All levels |
| Depth | 5-40 meters |
| Location | North-west coast Nusa Penida |
| Travel to Dive site | 15 – 20 minutes |
The Penida reef in this area is so diverse. You have to dive into these dive sites more than once during your stay with us.
The Crystal Bay dive site is considered the best place to spot some Mola Mola. Unfortunately, this area has very strong and tricky currents that may make it impossible for one to dive at certain times.
Dive Sites | Nusa Penida | North
SD, Pura Ped, Sental, and PMG
| Required Level | All levels |
| Depth | 5-40 meters |
| Location | North coast Nusa Penida |
| Travel to Dive site | 15 – 20 minutes |
The Penida reef in this area is so diverse. You have to dive into these dive sites more than once during your stay with us. The reef has many soft and hard corals, which attract an enormous amount of turtles!
Yes, the endangered Green and Hawksbill turtle is here! And not just one! All different kinds of macro life will blow your mind. When the currents pick up the dive site, SD is ideal for a drift dive. If you look away from the reef into the blue, you might see some white-tip sharks or tuna hunting. If you are fortunate, a baby whale shark will swim by.
Ped is fascinating the second you go down. Many hidden treasures underwater. Sental is the calmest of all. PMG is the coolest one.
And did you ever hear of PmG? A very special and mysterious dive site on the north coast of Nusa Penida. Hidden between two more known dive sites Buyuk and Sental. Special because there is a little temple on the top of the surface. Or actually same like the Tanah Lot in Bali, whenever it is low tide you see the temple been build on a rock. So PmG is a kind of a mini Tanah Lot based at Nusa Penida dive site.
Mysterious, because the famous Mola Mola seems to visit it a lot! Even in low season! So if we can go down there at the perfect time and temperature, the Mola will come to say hi. This dive site is also one of the sites we dive when you choose to do your PADI Deep Specialty course. Exciting!
But let’s keep that a little secret between us…
Dive Sites | Nusa Penida | East
Batuh Abah, Karang Sari, Sampalan
| Required Level | Experienced |
| Depth | max 40m |
| Location | Northeast of Nusa Penida |
| Travel to Dive site | + 35 minutes, custom price |
The northeast side of Nusa Penida is even more beautiful than all the other dive sites around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. The reason is that not many dive centers go here.
Sampalan and Karang Sari are famous for the thresher sharks, stunning canyons, and deeper walls. The Mola? Yes, they are everywhere.
An extra diving fee is charged, but it is worth diving! We will bring some extra snacks and drinks on the boat to make it the perfect diving day!
The favourite Dive Sites of Scuba Center Asia around Nusa Penida
By now you must be very curious about what our most favourite Dive Sites are around Nusa Penida?! If you would ask Kim, she would definitely tell you PmG or Toyapakeh, located at the north of Nusa Penida. If you would ask Bastiaan, he would tell you the Mangroves at the top of Nusa Lembongan!
The Dive Site is called Mangroves because it is located near the mangroves at the northern part of Nusa Lembongan. The dive site is also known as Sakenan. Mostly we dive this dive site when it is not to busy on the waters anymore because of the many snorkelers around that area in the morning. So, join us on a dive trip when we go out in the afternoons if the conditions are good. You will be surprised by the beauty and the diversity. Or you will get a surprise visit by an Eagle ray flying buy or white tip reef sharks and many turtles, moray eels or even the camouflaged Scorpion fish.
With crystal clear waters and diverse marine life, diving in Lembongan is an experience like no other. Begin your underwater adventure here at Scuba Center Asia!
Let us know what your favourite dive site is around Nusa Penida?! And we can plan a dive trip there for some great diving!
Diving at Nusa Penida Dive Sites with Scuba Center Asia
When you book your dive trip or PADI Dive Course with us, you will find the privilege of diving a few dive sites of Nusa Penida. Of course, all depending on the weather and water conditions, the level diver or even what type of PADI Course. In general, we make your dive trip or diving course at Scuba Center Asia a dive experience like no other!
Our mission is that everyone (student or certified diver) who dives with Scuba Center Asia will learn how to dive and enjoy diving at their own pace and in their own style: every diver and every dive is different. Let us help you find the dive style that suits you best – Your Dive, Your Day!
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