Emerald dive site

Tulamben

Emerald Diving

Calm to moderate, occasionally becoming a stronger drift. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
10–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Coral slope, Drift, Gorgonian reef, and Artificial features
Experience level
Intermediate

About Emerald

Emerald is a coral slope, drift, gorgonian reef dive in Tulamben Coast, with a working depth range of approximately 10–30 m. The site is known for giant elephant-ear sponges, plating corals, gorgonian fans, garden eels, and sweetlips. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Coral slope, Drift, Gorgonian reef, and Artificial features profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 10 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include giant elephant-ear sponges, plating corals, gorgonian fans, and garden eels
  • Calm to moderate, occasionally becoming a stronger drift

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent is recommended for the typical 12–30 m profile

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
26–30 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Calm to moderate, occasionally becoming a stronger drift

Best months to dive

April–November often offers drier weather, while the coastline remains diveable year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round when shore and sea conditions permit. Pebble-beach surf, river runoff, current and visibility vary daily; April–November often brings drier conditions.

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

  • Giant elephant-ear sponges
  • Plating corals
  • Gorgonian fans
  • Garden eels
  • Sweetlips
  • Groupers
  • Stingrays
  • Reef sharks
Night diving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Approximately five to ten minutes by traditional jukung from Tulamben Bay

Boat departure point
Tulamben Bay jukung departure
Boat travel time
5–10 min

Safety notes

Current can turn the return route into a drift. Follow the guide’s pickup plan, maintain depth and do not touch artificial furniture or coral growth.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 10–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Current can turn the return route into a drift. Follow the guide’s pickup plan, maintain depth and do not touch artificial furniture or coral growth.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Emerald dive site planning map

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