Kubu reef details: easy for beginners, shallow coral garden, light current, 20m+ visibility, shore access, whitetip/blacktip reef shark, turtle, pygmy seahorse, nudibranch.
Indonesia · Tulamben and Amed
A shore dive with a coral reef starting very shallow and sloping into deeper water, offering a mix of soft and hard corals along the reef. Artificial reef structures add extra habitat in the mid-depth range. Currents are typically mild to moderate and the surface is usually calm, though conditions can become choppy from May to October. The site is known for macro sightings as well as larger reef life.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Expect mild to moderate current, and plan for potentially choppy surface conditions from May to October.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for a reef dive down to about 30 m, with artificial structures in the mid-depths.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Kubu reef details: easy for beginners, shallow coral garden, light current, 20m+ visibility, shore access, whitetip/blacktip reef shark, turtle, pygmy seahorse, nudibranch.
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