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Mar 28, 2026Sampalan
Harbor-side Penida reef dive with coral slopes and variable current.
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Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate10m - 30m
Reef
Local operator required
Local guide planning is essential because current direction, current strength, and boat traffic all change the route.
Harbor-side boat dive where route choice depends on tide and traffic; best on days when current stays manageable and the water clears.
About Sampalan
Sampalan, also known as Batu Nunggul, is a boat dive on Nusa Penida's harbor side where a sloping reef, barrel sponges, and mixed corals create a colorful east-coast profile. Guides keep the route flexible because the site sits near a busy harbor zone where current, visibility, and boat traffic can all shift the plan.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Current direction and strength can change through the dive, and the site sits close to active boat traffic. Plan entries, ascents, and pickups with a guide who is actively managing the route for the day.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. This is a route-planned dive, not a casual harbor drift, so guides need to be comfortable with the day’s current and traffic.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat-traffic rules and guide instructions on entries, ascents, and pickups.
Where Is Sampalan?
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Local Intel For Sampalan
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Scuba Diving
Typical scuba depths are around 10–30 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the route planning and boat traffic make it better suited to guided scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the route is managed for scuba divers who can stay with the guide.
Wildlife at Sampalan
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Sampalan
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
