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Main-harbor proximity, strong shifting currents, boat-traffic zone, and a conservative good-to-low visibility band.
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Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
East Penida drift reef with table corals and reef fish.
Local operator required
Best dived with a local guide because the entry point, pickup, and drift direction change with current and boat traffic.
Boat entry from the Sampalan harbor side; expect a guided drift and shifting current, so timing and pickup are the main planning variables.
About Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
Sampalan is an east-coast Nusa Penida drift reef with some of Indonesia's best table corals, barrel sponges, and coral bommies. The slope mixes hard coral, soft coral, and blue-water edges, so the dive can feel busy with schooling sweetlips, bannerfish, triggerfish, angelfish, fusiliers, turtles, and occasional larger fish in the blue. Plan it as a boat dive from the Sampalan harbor side, with guide-led timing because current and boat traffic can change the entry point and run direction.
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Research Estimate At Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)?
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Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Main recreational band is shallow to mid-depth on the reef slope. Some operator pages extend the site deeper into 40+ m water, but the common dive profile stays shallower.
Typical Conditions
Drift dive with pelagics possible in open water and an active reef along bommies and sponge-covered structures.
Safety & Access At Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a local guide, carry an SMB, and expect the entry and pickup to change with current and boat traffic.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat dive; the entry point and route are chosen around current and harbor traffic.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and boat procedures; no special site-specific restriction surfaced for normal guided recreational dives.
Local Intel For Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
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Scuba Diving
Primarily described as a drift dive across coral bommies and sponge and coral formations.
Wildlife at Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
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Recent Logged Visits At Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali)
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
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