Lipah Bay dive site

Amed

Lipah Bay Diving

Usually none to mild inside the bay; conditions can change toward exposed sections. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–40 m
Access
Shore + Boat
Environment
Bay reef, Coral slope, and Macro
Experience level
Beginner

About Lipah Bay

Lipah Bay is a bay reef, coral slope, macro dive in Amed, with a working depth range of approximately 5–40 m. The site is known for turtles, garden eels, reef fish, hard corals, and table corals. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Bay reef, Coral slope, and Macro profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 40 m
  • Potential encounters include turtles, garden eels, reef fish, and hard corals
  • Usually none to mild inside the bay; conditions can change toward exposed sections

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent; deeper profiles require matching certification and experience

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
27–29 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Usually none to mild inside the bay; conditions can change toward exposed sections

Best months to dive

April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions; the area remains diveable year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round; April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions, while daily wind, rain and tide still matter.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Turtles
  • Garden eels
  • Reef fish
  • Hard corals
  • Table corals
  • Macro life
  • Occasional reef sharks
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Shore entry; jukung access may also be used

Boat departure point
Amed shore entry or local jukung departure
Boat travel time
5–20 min

Safety notes

Keep the dive within certification depth, use good buoyancy over table corals and verify the exit point before following the slope away from shore.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–40 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Keep the dive within certification depth, use good buoyancy over table corals and verify the exit point before following the slope away from shore.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

A flexible setup works best: use a macro lens for small subjects on sand, rubble and coral, or wide angle for the broader reef structure. Maintain stable trim, avoid stirring sediment and never move or touch wildlife for a photograph.

Site map & location

Lipah Bay dive site planning map

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