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Mar 28, 2026Dive Spot Guide•
Sampalan
Harbor-side Penida reef dive with coral slopes and variable current.
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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.
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Research Estimate At Sampalan
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Sampalan?
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Sampalan Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Depths generally between 10 and 30 meters.
Best Season
Year-round; the better days are the ones where tide and boat traffic line up.
Typical Conditions
Sampalan is usually dived as a current-dependent east-coast reef with mixed soft and hard coral growth, large sponges, reef fish, and occasional thermoclines in deeper water.
Safety & Access At Sampalan
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For Sampalan
Community notes to help plan your visit.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Sampalan
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sampalan
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
