Jepun dive site

Padang Bai

Jepun Diving

Usually sheltered, but current can range from none to strong across the long site. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
4–28 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Artificial reef, Small wreck, Sandy slope, Macro, and Night dive
Experience level
Beginner to Intermediate, condition-dependent

About Jepun

Jepun is a artificial reef, small wreck, sandy slope dive in Padang Bai, with a working depth range of approximately 4–28 m. The site is known for frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, blue-spotted stingrays, and leaf scorpionfish. 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

  • Artificial reef, Small wreck, Sandy slope, Macro, and Night dive profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 4 to 28 m
  • Potential encounters include frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, and blue-spotted stingrays
  • Usually sheltered, but current can range from none to strong across the long site

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent; deeper, current-affected or overhead-adjacent routes require appropriate experience

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
20–29 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Usually sheltered, but current can range from none to strong across the long site

Best months to dive

April–November often provides drier weather and good visibility; diving remains possible year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round. April–November often brings drier conditions, while tide, swell, harbour traffic and localized current remain the deciding factors each day.

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
  • Seahorses
  • Blue-spotted stingrays
  • Leaf scorpionfish
  • Moray eels
  • Cuttlefish
  • Juvenile reef sharks
Snorkeling Freediving Night diving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Five to ten minutes by boat from Padang Bai harbour

Boat departure point
Padang Bai harbour
Boat travel time
5–10 min

Safety notes

Do not enter or touch the small wreck and artificial structures. Maintain visibility to the guide and account for submarine or other vessel operations where applicable.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 4–28 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Do not enter or touch the small wreck and artificial structures. Maintain visibility to the guide and account for submarine or other vessel operations where applicable.
  • 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

Jepun dive site planning map

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