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Manta Point Lama
Shallow manta cleaning station on southwest Penida.
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Local operator required
Boat access, swell checks, and wildlife-approach rules all depend on local operator judgment before the site is safe to enter.
South-west Penida manta site with shallow cleaning-station action; calm-weather boat windows matter more than depth.
About Manta Point Lama
Manta Point Lama is the shallow cleaning-station side of the south-west Nusa Penida manta route, where reef mantas circle a protected bay while divers and snorkelers hold position nearby. The site works best as a calm-weather boat window: the viewing area is shallow, but the exposed coast can still make the approach, exit, and drift feel lively.
Verified Spot Details
Research Estimate At Manta Point Lama
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Manta Point Lama?
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Manta Point Lama Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 13m
Depth Note
Cleaning station around 5 m; manta rays often seen around 13 m.
Best Season
Manta encounters are reported year-round, while calmer sea state and clearer visibility depend more on weather, tide, and plankton conditions than on a single fixed season.
Typical Conditions
The cleaning station is shallow and often plankton-rich, with visibility commonly around 10-20 m. Surface conditions can change faster than the underwater viewing depth suggests.
Safety & Access At Manta Point Lama
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Dive or snorkel only when local operators are comfortable with the swell, and stay clear of the cleaning station itself so mantas keep their natural circuit.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Treat this as a calm-weather manta stop and avoid entering if swell or current make the bay feel rough.
Legal Notes
Follow local wildlife-distance rules and operator briefings, and keep clear of the cleaning station so mantas can keep their natural circuit.
Local Intel For Manta Point Lama
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for scuba diving with key activity around 5–13 m depths.
Freediving
Freedivers can work the shallow cleaning-station depth, but only in calm sea state because the exposed coastline can become rough before the in-water depth feels demanding.
Snorkeling
Suitable for snorkeling due to shallow depths around the cleaning station.
Wildlife at Manta Point Lama
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Manta Point Lama
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Manta Point Lama
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
