Mandarin Point dive site

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Mandarin Point Diving

Very gentle inside the bay mouth. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
3–15 m
Access
Shore + Boat
Environment
Shallow bay, Sandy slope, Macro, Twilight dive, and Night dive
Experience level
Beginner

About Mandarin Point

Mandarin Point is a shallow bay, sandy slope, macro dive in Banyuwedang Bay, Northwest Bali, with a working depth range of approximately 3–15 m. The site is known for mandarin fish, pyjama cardinalfish, triggerfish, turtles, and nudibranchs. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Shallow bay, Sandy slope, Macro, Twilight dive, and Night dive profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 3 to 15 m
  • Potential encounters include mandarin fish, pyjama cardinalfish, triggerfish, and turtles
  • Very gentle inside the bay mouth

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent; twilight diving requires good buoyancy, lights and practiced buddy communication

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
5–20 m

Very gentle inside the bay mouth

Best months to dive

April–October often offers the best combination of visibility and dry weather, while suitable sites remain diveable year-round.

Diveable year-round when park, wind and sea conditions permit. April–October often offers the clearest dry-season conditions; seasonal wind can prevent access to one side of the island.

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

  • Mandarin fish
  • Pyjama cardinalfish
  • Triggerfish
  • Turtles
  • Nudibranchs
  • Shrimp
  • Juvenile reef fish
Snorkeling Freediving Night diving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Shore or approximately five to ten minutes by boat from a Banyuwedang-area harbour

Boat departure point
Banyuwedang-area harbour
Boat travel time
5–10 min

Safety notes

Enter before sunset only with a planned twilight profile, primary and backup lights, and a guide familiar with the local channel and animal-viewing etiquette.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 3–15 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Enter before sunset only with a planned twilight profile, primary and backup lights, and a guide familiar with the local channel and animal-viewing etiquette.
  • 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

Mandarin Point dive site planning map

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