Primary site description, visibility, current, and wildlife notes.
Macro boat dive on a small wall and sandy slope
Macro boat dive on a small wall and sandy slope
Gumi Cenik 1, Bali is a macro-focused boat dive on a small wall that drops into a reef and sandy slope. The best dives come from slow, careful searching along the reef edge and sand for small critters.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 10m
Depth Note
Shallow growth; from about 7–10 m it becomes a sandy slope.
Typical Conditions
Boat-run local site with easy drift, 10-15 m visibility, and a reef-to-sand profile that favors slow macro searching.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, keep neutral buoyancy over the reef edge and sand, and treat the dive as a drifting macro search.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for slow, guided macro diving along the reef edge and sand.
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.
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Primary site description, visibility, current, and wildlife notes.
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