Temple dive site

Padang Bai

Temple Diving

Usually protected and mild, with localized surge or tidal movement. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–24 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Shallow reef, Sandy slope, Coral bommies, Macro, and Training
Experience level
Beginner

About Temple

Temple is a shallow reef, sandy slope, coral bommies dive in Padang Bai, with a working depth range of approximately 5–24 m. The site is known for anemones, reef fish, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, and cuttlefish. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Shallow reef, Sandy slope, Coral bommies, Macro, and Training profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 24 m
  • Potential encounters include anemones, reef fish, nudibranchs, and scorpionfish
  • Usually protected and mild, with localized surge or tidal movement

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or Discover Scuba under direct professional supervision in suitable conditions

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
24–29 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Usually protected and mild, with localized surge or tidal movement

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

  • Anemones
  • Reef fish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Scorpionfish
  • Cuttlefish
  • Moray eels
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Short boat ride from Padang Bai harbour

Boat departure point
Padang Bai harbour
Boat travel time
5–15 min

Safety notes

The published Temple profile is shallow and protected; the current page’s separate wreck claim requires verification. Do not attribute the Jepun wreck to Temple without operator evidence.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–24 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • The published Temple profile is shallow and protected; the current page’s separate wreck claim requires verification. Do not attribute the Jepun wreck to Temple without operator evidence.
  • 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

Temple dive site planning map

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