Local guide for visibility, calm conditions, and the artificial-reef / coral-rubble setup.
Amed Ghost Bay: shore-entry macro site with artificial reef.
Amed Ghost Bay: shore-entry macro site with artificial reef.
Amed Ghost Bay is a shore-entry macro site in Amed built around an artificial reef, black-sand slopes, and nearby coral patches. It is best for slow, close-up dives rather than sweeping reef tours, with ghost pipefish, mimic octopus, frogfish, nudibranchs, seahorses, and other small life tucked into the reef pieces. Plan for calm to mild conditions and a deliberate search pattern, especially if you want the best critter sightings.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
The artificial reef and sandy slope start shallow and continue into deeper macro zones.
Best Season
Year-round; slow macro dives and night dives are both viable.
Typical Conditions
Shore-entry muck dive with black sand, artificial reef pieces, coral rubble, and gentle to mild current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy around artificial-reef debris and keep a conservative depth line on the slope.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry only; follow local dive-center guidance and stay clear of any marked reef areas.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted; access is through local dive operations and the beach frontage.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; the site is better suited to scuba macro dives.
Snorkeling
The site is more suited to scuba than snorkeling because the best life sits on the shallow slope and reef pieces.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local guide for visibility, calm conditions, and the artificial-reef / coral-rubble setup.
Directory listing for maximum depth, moderate-current framing, and the macro-focus profile.
Directory listing for the shore-entry profile, depth band, and current/visibility baseline.
Operator page for the house reef profile and the macro species commonly seen there.
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