Ghost Bay dive site

Amed

Ghost Bay Diving

Usually mild; visibility can be reduced by fine sand, swell or poor fin technique. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
3–20 m
Access
Shore
Environment
Muck, Macro, Artificial reef, and Sandy slope
Experience level
Beginner

About Ghost Bay

Ghost Bay is a muck, macro, artificial reef dive in Amed, with a working depth range of approximately 3–20 m. The site is known for frogfish, ghost pipefish, mimic octopus, stonefish, and seahorses. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Muck, Macro, Artificial reef, and Sandy slope profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 3 to 20 m
  • Potential encounters include frogfish, ghost pipefish, mimic octopus, and stonefish
  • Usually mild; visibility can be reduced by fine sand, swell or poor fin technique

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent; precise buoyancy strongly recommended for macro photography

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
10–20 m

Usually mild; visibility can be reduced by fine sand, swell or poor fin technique

Best months to dive

April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions; the area remains diveable year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round; April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions, while daily wind, rain and tide still matter.

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
  • Ghost pipefish
  • Mimic octopus
  • Stonefish
  • Seahorses
  • Razorfish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Juvenile lionfish
Night diving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Shore entry in front of Hotel Uyah/Amed Dive Center

Boat departure point
Amed local shore entry

Safety notes

Keep fins off the bottom, avoid disturbing artificial structures and account for reduced visibility over fine substrate.

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.
  • Keep fins off the bottom, avoid disturbing artificial structures and account for reduced visibility over fine substrate.
  • 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

Ghost Bay dive site planning map

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