Shows Jetty, Tanah Ampo as a standard Padang Bai day-trip dive site.
Macro muck dive beneath an abandoned Bali dock.
Macro muck dive beneath an abandoned Bali dock.
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Jetty, Tanah Ampo is a sheltered Padang Bai macro site under an abandoned dock in Amuk Bay, where pillars, sand, and rubble hold a dense mix of small critters. It is a photographer-friendly dive rather than a scenery dive, with boat access, pillar navigation, and changing conditions doing most of the planning work.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 18m
Depth Note
The dive route runs around the jetty pillars at roughly 10-18 m, with a sandy bottom below.
Best Season
Dry season, especially April to November.
Typical Conditions
Under-jetty muck site with a sandy bottom, sea fans on the pillars, and frequent macro life in the 10-18 m band.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch the pillars, sandy bottom, and route control; this is a macro site with variable conditions.
Access Restrictions
Usually reached by a short boat transfer from Padang Bai to the jetty area, with local access rules and marine traffic to respect.
Legal Notes
Respect local regulations and other water users around the jetty.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main use case here, with a short boat transfer and a route around the jetty pillars.
Freediving
Freediving is possible only in calm conditions and is best treated as a shallow macro session.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in the shallower water, but the site is mainly valued as a diver macro spot.
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.
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Shows Jetty, Tanah Ampo as a standard Padang Bai day-trip dive site.
Confirms the muck-dive profile and the 10-18 m pillar route.
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