The Jetty dive site

Padang Bai

The Jetty Diving

None to strong with surge; site access is condition-dependent. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
3–20 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Pier, Muck, Macro, and Black-sand slope
Experience level
Intermediate to Advanced

About The Jetty

The Jetty is a pier, muck, macro dive in Tanah Ampo, Amuk Bay, with a working depth range of approximately 3–20 m. The site is known for frogfish, rhinopias, flying gurnards, seahorses, and ghost pipefish. 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

  • Pier, Muck, Macro, and Black-sand slope profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 3 to 20 m
  • Potential encounters include frogfish, rhinopias, flying gurnards, and seahorses
  • None to strong with surge; site access is condition-dependent

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent with excellent buoyancy and low-visibility comfort

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
19–29 °C
Visibility
5–15 m

None to strong with surge; site access is condition-dependent

Best months to dive

April–November often provides drier weather and good visibility; diving remains possible year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round. April–November often brings drier conditions, while tide, swell, harbour traffic and localized current remain the deciding factors each day.

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

  • Frogfish
  • Rhinopias
  • Flying gurnards
  • Seahorses
  • Ghost pipefish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Octopuses

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Approximately 20 minutes by jukung from Padang Bai to the Tanah Ampo pier

Boat departure point
Padang Bai harbour
Boat travel time
20–25 min

Safety notes

Treat the pier as an overhead and entanglement environment. Avoid enclosed areas and debris, and do not dive during unsafe current, surge or vessel operations.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 3–20 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Treat the pier as an overhead and entanglement environment. Avoid enclosed areas and debris, and do not dive during unsafe current, surge or vessel operations.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Use a macro lens, focus light and patient search pattern. Keep fins elevated over sand or rubble, approach subjects slowly and never touch, reposition or crowd marine life. Night photographers should agree light and buddy signals before entry.

Site map & location

The Jetty dive site planning map

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