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Dive Spot Guide•
Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Boat-accessed south-coast manta site with rocky pinnacles.
5/5
1 dive 1 diverLocal operator required
The exposed setting and shifting surface conditions make a local guide the practical choice.
Exposed open-ocean dive off south Nusa Penida, with manta cleaning stations around rocky mounds and pinnacles.
About Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Manta Point, Nusa Penida is a boat-accessed south-coast dive where manta rays gather at cleaning stations around rocky mounds and pinnacles rising from a reefy bottom. It is an exposed open-ocean site, so the plan depends on weather, swell, and guide judgment more than on a sheltered bay setup. Most visits are scuba-focused and best suited to experienced divers.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Manta Point, Nusa Penida?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Manta Point, Nusa Penida Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Public operator pages place the working band around 5-25m; visits are usually centered on the manta-cleaning-station zone rather than a flat reef.
Best Season
April to October is usually the easiest window, with manta rays possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean south-coast site with rocky mounds and pinnacles, manta cleaning stations, and conditions that can swing from mild to rough.
Safety & Access At Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
SurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Plan conservatively around south-coast swell. Entry, exit, and surface drift can change quickly when the sea state lifts.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. The site is best skipped when south-coast swell is up or the boat cannot hold position cleanly.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area, so follow local marine-park rules, zoning, and guide instructions.
Local Intel For Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba dives focus on the rock mounds and pinnacles where mantas come to be cleaned; the site is generally treated as advanced due to open-ocean exposure.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target. The site is usually handled as a boat-based scuba dive because the exposed south-coast setup and manta positioning are easier to manage with a guide.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here. Manta viewing happens in the broader Nusa Penida manta zone, but this spot is usually run as a scuba trip rather than a snorkel-first stop.
Wildlife at Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Manta Point, Nusa Penida
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Manta Point, Nusa Penida
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
