Lembongan Bay is a sheltered boat-entry reef for beginners.
Lembongan Bay is a sheltered boat-entry reef for beginners.
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Lembongan Bay, also known as Jungut Batu, is a shallow dive site suitable for novice divers, with a maximum depth of around 10 meters. The site features a sandy bottom interspersed with coral bommies, which provide habitat for a variety of marine life, including moray eels, frogfish, and unicornfish. Due to its shallow depth and relatively protected setting, Lembongan Bay is also a good location for night dives, where additional species such as crustaceans and nocturnal fish can be observed. It is commonly used for training dives, check dives, and skill practice, thanks to its simple topography and easy conditions. However, the site can be affected by swell, particularly when waves enter the bay, which may reduce visibility and make entry and exit less comfortable. When conditions are calm, it offers an easy and controlled environment for both beginner divers and training activities.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow bay site; public sources place the working band around 3-12m, with some spot and operator pages describing a max around 10-12m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer dry-season windows usually the easiest.
Typical Conditions
Shallow sheltered bay water with a sandy bottom and coral bommies; calm days are easiest, while swell can cut visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan around swell. Entry and exit are easiest when the bay stays settled and bay traffic is light.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and bay swell can make entry and exit less comfortable. Keep clear of snorkeler pontoons and local traffic.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and operator rules, and respect boat and snorkeler traffic in the bay.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Commonly used for training, check dives, and skill practice, and it is also suitable for night dives.
Freediving
Calm-water freediving is possible in the shallow bay, but the site is better known for training scuba and check dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works on calm days over the sandy shallows and bommies, though swell can make the bay less comfortable.
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.

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Research Sources
Bali Aqua overview of the Nusa Penida and Lembongan zone; sheltered beginner site with current, surge, visibility, and crowding context.
DiveJourney public spot page for Lembongan Bay; shallow protected bay with beginner and training use, plus swell sensitivity.
Lembongan Dive Center Discover Scuba Diving page; shallow guided Lembongan Bay dives with instructor support and boat transfer.
KKP Nusa Penida zoning plan PDF section for Lembongan Bay; calm beginner bay with patchy reef, reef flat, boulders, and sand.
Diving Penida Lembongan Bay site description; beginner training dive with easy shallow water, point-of-use traffic, and macro life.

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