Japanese Ship Wreck Point dive site

Amed

Japanese Ship Wreck Point Diving

Usually calm to mild, but current and shallow surge can strengthen with tide or weather. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
2–30 m
Access
Shore
Environment
Wreck, Coral garden, Reef slope, and Macro
Experience level
Beginner

About Japanese Ship Wreck Point

Japanese Ship Wreck Point is a wreck, coral garden, reef slope dive in Amed, with a working depth range of approximately 2–30 m. The site is known for soft and hard corals, gorgonian fans, sponges, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Wreck, Coral garden, Reef slope, and Macro profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 2 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include soft and hard corals, gorgonian fans, sponges, and nudibranchs
  • Usually calm to mild, but current and shallow surge can strengthen with tide or weather

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent; snorkelers can view the shallow wreck 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
23–29 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Usually calm to mild, but current and shallow surge can strengthen with tide or weather

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

  • Soft and hard corals
  • Gorgonian fans
  • Sponges
  • Nudibranchs
  • Ghost pipefish
  • Leaf scorpionfish
  • Pygmy seahorses
  • Reef fish
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Shore entry at Banyuning/Lipah; the wreck lies in approximately 2–10 m and the adjoining reef continues deeper

Boat departure point
Amed local shore entry

Safety notes

Do not penetrate the small, fragile wreck. Watch for surge, changing current, snorkelers and other visitors in the shallow water.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 2–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Do not penetrate the small, fragile wreck. Watch for surge, changing current, snorkelers and other visitors in the shallow water.
  • 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

Japanese Ship Wreck Point dive site planning map

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