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Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
Boat-only manta cleaning-station reef off south Nusa Penida.
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ScubaSnorkelBoat EntryIntermediate
DeepReef
Local operator required
Boat-only site; local guide support is the normal way to manage current, pickup timing, and snorkel windows.
South Nusa Penida boat dive where manta encounters matter more than coral; plan for exposed sea-state windows and guide-led timing.
About Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) is a boat-only south Nusa Penida manta site built around an exposed limestone-and-sand cleaning-station reef. Divers come for regular reef-manta encounters and the chance to watch them circle the boulders, not for colorful coral. Treat it as a weather-sensitive open-ocean outing: current, surge, and boat timing matter more than depth.
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Research Estimate At Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)?
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Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 25m
Depth Note
Cleaning stations sit around 8 m, and the site is commonly run across a 5-25 m band over the rocky slope.
Best Season
Year-round for mantas; April to October usually gives the calmest windows.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is usually 10-20 m, with current and surge varying by sea state.
Safety & Access At Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong currentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Use an experienced local guide, keep the group tight, and treat calm-weather windows as the green light for snorkeling. The site can tighten fast when swell or current builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Snorkeling should be limited to calm-weather windows with direct in-water supervision; the site may be skipped when swell or current build.
Legal Notes
Follow licensed-operator briefings and any marine-park or weather closures before entering the water.
Local Intel For Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a guided boat dive on the cleaning station and surrounding rocky slope.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive stop; keep to calm-water, guide-led windows if you attempt it.
Snorkel
Only in calm conditions, and best for experienced snorkelers with a dedicated in-water guide and life-jacket support.
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Wildlife at Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
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Recent Logged Visits At Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)
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Avg. Visibility15m
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Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
discovernusapenida.com · Tourism Operator
Tourism/operator article describing the exposed open-ocean setting, stronger currents, calmer dry-season windows, and snorkel-only-in-calm-weather guidance.
divejourney.io · Public Spot Page
Baseline site page covering the cleaning-station reef, manta focus, and published depth/visibility context.
nusapenidadivecenter.com · Operator Page
Operator page with the 45-60 minute boat ride, 5-25 m depth band, 10-20 m visibility, mild-to-surge-prone currents, and reef-manta identification.
www.diveplanit.com · Dive Directory
Directory page supporting the exposed site profile, 10-15 m visibility, stronger currents/surge, and crowding around the cleaning stations.
www.tamarinddivers.com · Operator Page
Operator site describing the low-coral limestone-and-sand terrain and the regular presence of eagle rays, stingrays, turtles, and molas.
