East Bali visibility baseline.
The Drift Bali: a northeast Bali macro shore dive.
The Drift Bali: a northeast Bali macro shore dive.
The Drift Bali is a northeast Bali shore dive with a beach entry shared by local boats. The bottom is coral rubble and sand with plenty of sponges, so the site suits slow macro hunting more than wide-reef cruising. Expect scorpionfish, lionfish, cuttlefish, morays, nudibranchs, shrimp, and occasional seahorses or frogfish.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Dry season, roughly April-November, for clearer water.
Typical Conditions
Low-frills sandy slope with rubble, sponges, and small critter habitat. Best for patient macro work and tidy buoyancy.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a surface marker buoy and be especially cautious on ascent due to frequent boat traffic near the entry area.
Access Restrictions
Shared shoreline with local boats; use a buoy and keep surface exit timing tidy.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A gentle, slowly sloping dive suited to searching for macro life.
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
East Bali visibility baseline.
Amed beach infrastructure and boat activity.
Amed operator context for drift dives and gentle currents.
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