Official Karangasem tourism context for the Kubu and Tulamben area.
Quiet East Bali macro reef with a pebble-beach entry.
Quiet East Bali macro reef with a pebble-beach entry.
Nusu is a quiet East Bali macro reef with a pebble-beach entry, black-sand slope, and coral-rich sections that reward patient search time. It suits divers who enjoy colorful reef scenery, small subjects, and a relaxed shore dive where access, surface conditions, and visibility can shift with the weather, especially for slower, detail-oriented underwater photographers and macro hunters.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The site starts on a shallow coral-and-black-sand slope and extends into a deeper macro section, with beach and boat access and a deeper option that reaches about 40 m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Black-sand slope, coral heads, and a macro-rich reef with light to medium current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch the pebble entry, keep an eye on surface chop, and choose the calmer part of the site when the weather is unsettled.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry is the normal approach, with some boat access also used by local operators. Plan for a pebble shoreline and water that can become choppy.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefing and access rules for the Kubu and Tulamben area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for patient macro divers and photographers who want a relaxed shore dive with coral heads and small subjects.
Freediving
Possible only for experienced freedivers on the shallower side, but the site is better known as a scuba macro dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work near the shallow coral edge, though the main draw is the macro reef below.
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
Official Karangasem tourism context for the Kubu and Tulamben area.
Pantai Nusu depth, visibility, current, and access details.
Gentle black-sand slope with macro critters and coral heads.
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