PED (Pura Ped) dive site

Nusa Penida

PED (Pura Ped) Diving

None to strong drift; coast-parallel flow can change by depth and may include up- or downcurrent. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–40 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Drift, Reef slope, Drop-off, and Pelagic
Experience level
Intermediate to Advanced, condition-dependent

About PED (Pura Ped)

PED (Pura Ped) is a drift, reef slope, drop-off dive in Nusa Penida, with a working depth range of approximately 5–40 m. The site is known for Acropora corals, barrel sponges, turtles, barracuda, and tuna. 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

  • Drift, Reef slope, Drop-off, and Pelagic profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 40 m
  • Potential encounters include Acropora corals, barrel sponges, turtles, and barracuda
  • None to strong drift; coast-parallel flow can change by depth and may include up- or downcurrent

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent with drift-diving experience for the slope; a shallow profile may suit Open Water divers only in mild 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
20–28 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

None to strong drift; coast-parallel flow can change by depth and may include up- or downcurrent

Best months to dive

Year-round for reefs and manta encounters when conditions permit; roughly July–October for the strongest seasonal chance of mola mola, with colder water and thermoclines.

Diving is possible year-round when daily sea state and tides permit. Cooler thermoclines and the main mola mola observation season are generally June or July through October, while manta rays may be present year-round; wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

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

  • Acropora corals
  • Barrel sponges
  • Turtles
  • Barracuda
  • Tuna
  • Trevally
  • Reef sharks
  • Seasonal mola mola
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Boat drift in front of Ped village; entry depends on current direction

Boat departure point
Nusa Penida local boat departure point
Boat travel time
10–35 min

Safety notes

Current can change during the dive and vary with depth. Stay close to the guide, avoid drifting out into blue water and use an SMB for ascent.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–40 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Current can change during the dive and vary with depth. Stay close to the guide, avoid drifting out into blue water and use an SMB for ascent.
  • 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

PED (Pura Ped) dive site planning map

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