Close Encounter dive site

Pemuteran

Close Encounter Diving

Usually mild to moderate but can increase with tide. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Reef slope, Coral bommies, Small wall, Pelagic, and Macro
Experience level
Beginner to Advanced, profile-dependent

About Close Encounter

Close Encounter is a reef slope, coral bommies, small wall dive in Pemuteran, with a working depth range of approximately 5–30 m. The site is known for trevally, snappers, tuna, reef sharks, and nudibranchs. 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

  • Reef slope, Coral bommies, Small wall, Pelagic, and Macro profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include trevally, snappers, tuna, and reef sharks
  • Usually mild to moderate but can increase with tide

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water for the shallow slope in mild conditions; Advanced Open Water or equivalent for deeper or current-affected profiles

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

Usually mild to moderate but can increase with tide

Best months to dive

April–October often offers drier conditions, but the sheltered bay can be dived year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round in suitable conditions. April–October often offers drier weather; inshore visibility can fall after rain, swell or sediment disturbance.

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

  • Trevally
  • Snappers
  • Tuna
  • Reef sharks
  • Nudibranchs
  • Frogfish
  • Scorpionfish
  • Moray eels
  • Octopuses
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Short boat ride from Pemuteran beach

Boat departure point
Pemuteran beach
Boat travel time
5–15 min

Safety notes

Check the tide before entry, maintain the planned depth on the outer slope and treat larger-animal encounters as possible rather than guaranteed.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Check the tide before entry, maintain the planned depth on the outer slope and treat larger-animal encounters as possible rather than guaranteed.
  • 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

Close Encounter dive site planning map

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