Lists Gumi Cenik as an easy-drift boat site with 10-15m visibility and 30 min from the base.
Boat-access coral reef for slow macro diving in Bali
Boat-access coral reef for slow macro diving in Bali
Gumi Cenik 2 is the coral-heavy side of the Gumi Cenik area on north Bali, set up as a short boat dive with a reef edge that breaks into sand, coral blocks, and spongey patches. It suits careful divers who want slow macro searching, steady buoyancy, and relaxed current days rather than a fast swim, and it is most rewarding when the water is calm enough to keep the route clear.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 21m
Depth Note
One route description highlights a shallow 4-7m finishing section, while a dive-site listing places the spot around 21m. Treat the site as a shallow-to-moderate reef rather than a fixed single-depth profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather and steadier sea state giving the most reliable conditions.
Typical Conditions
Short boat transfer, easy drift, moderate visibility, and a coral-to-sand route that rewards slow searching more than distance swimming.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around coral blocks and sponge patches, and do not let the macro search pull you off the planned line. A gentle drift can build if you stop finning and lose the group.
Access Restrictions
Plan on boat access through a local operator; this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-boat instructions, site etiquette, and any marine-area rules or day-of closures that apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed guided scuba dive with tight buoyancy and time spent over coral blocks, sponges, and sandy patches.
Freediving
Only for experienced freedivers in calm conditions with local support; the site is much better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Only the shallowest calm section is likely to be useful, so this is not a primary snorkel site.
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
Lists Gumi Cenik as an easy-drift boat site with 10-15m visibility and 30 min from the base.
Describes the reef edge, sandy slope, macro critters, and turtle sightings.
Site listing places Gumi Cenik 2 around 21m and ~55 min typical dive.
Short boat-access reef with a reef side and a macro side.
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