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Shallow sandy slope; mandarin fish, triggerfish, turtles; sunset dives; 5-15 m.
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Mandarin Point
Shallow Pemuteran macro dive for sunset mandarin-fish action.
Short boat access and a shallow slope make Mandarin Point an easy-profile macro dive; plan the visit for dusk or night if you want the fish show.
About Mandarin Point
Mandarin Point is a shallow Pemuteran dive built around a sandy slope with hard-coral patches. It is best known for sunset and night dives, when mandarinfish rise over the reef and other small critters are active. The site is usually run as a short boat trip with a guide, so the main planning variable is getting there for the right light and keeping buoyancy clean over the coral.
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Research Estimate At Mandarin Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Mandarin Point?
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Mandarin Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Depth Note
Main dive band is shallow, roughly 5-12 m, with some listings extending the usable slope a little wider.
Best Season
Year-round; dusk and night are the key viewing window.
Typical Conditions
Calm to mild water on settled evenings; shallow profile, low drift, and best results when the guide can settle on the mandarin window.
Safety & Access At Mandarin Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the shallow reef and avoid kicking up sand. A guide who knows the mandarin-fish routine makes the dive much easier.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Pemuteran / Jetty Naya Gawana is the normal route, so this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Local Intel For Mandarin Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Recommended for night diving to see mandarin fish.
Freediving
Shallow enough on paper for skilled freedivers in calm conditions, but the site is really set up for guided scuba and dusk timing.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the mandarin-fish window is best when you can hover quietly on scuba.
Wildlife at Mandarin Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Mandarin Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mandarin Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
