Regional marine-protected-area monitoring and south-coast conditions.
Boat dive with boulders, canyons, and manta crossings.
Boat dive with boulders, canyons, and manta crossings.
Local Nusa Penida operators decide whether the south coast is workable.
Labyrinth is a boat-accessed south-side Nusa Penida site with boulder gardens, canyons, and swim-throughs that create a terrain-rich dive. Reef manta rays often cruise through the area, and the site also offers strong macro life. It suits divers who are comfortable with exposed ocean conditions and tidy buoyancy through the rock openings.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
The main route runs from shallow water to roughly 40 m, with canyons and swim-throughs along the profile.
Best Season
year-round, with June to November strongest
Typical Conditions
Often exposed to the Indian Ocean with big waves, canyons, and swim-throughs; the dive is chosen daily around swell and tide.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Big waves and swim-through terrain add complexity, so plan conservatively for both surface conditions and overhead sections.
Access Restrictions
South and south-west exposure can make the site unsafe on rough days; local operators choose the site day by day based on swell and tide.
Legal Notes
Follow Nusa Penida marine-park rules and local manta etiquette when the site is open.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Canyons and swim-throughs make this a varied terrain dive. It fits divers who can keep tight buoyancy and respect overhead sections.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; it is better handled as a guided boat dive because of swell and the swim-through terrain.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is only realistic on very calm days and with guide judgment; the site is mainly a scuba target.
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
Regional marine-protected-area monitoring and south-coast conditions.
Visibility and current review summaries.
South-side site summary with depth, swell, and manta notes.
South-coast dive conditions and site popularity.
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