Tanjung Sari / Tanjung Jepun dive site

Padang Bai

Tanjung Sari / Tanjung Jepun Diving

Mild to strong around the exposed cape, depending on tide. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Cape reef, Volcanic formations, Sandy slope, Macro, and Pelagic
Experience level
Beginner to Intermediate, condition-dependent

About Tanjung Sari / Tanjung Jepun

Tanjung Sari / Tanjung Jepun is a cape reef, volcanic formations, sandy slope dive in Padang Bai, with a working depth range of approximately 5–30 m. The site is known for whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, tuna, and frogfish. 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

  • Cape reef, Volcanic formations, Sandy slope, Macro, and Pelagic profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, and tuna
  • Mild to strong around the exposed cape, depending on tide

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
24–29 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Mild to strong around the exposed cape, depending on tide

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

  • Whitetip reef sharks
  • Eagle rays
  • Napoleon wrasse
  • Tuna
  • Frogfish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Moray eels
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Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Short boat ride from Padang Bai harbour

Boat departure point
Padang Bai harbour
Boat travel time
5–15 min

Safety notes

Tanjung Sari and Tanjung Jepun are not interchangeable names in all sources. Confirm the intended entry point; current can accelerate around the cape.

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.
  • Tanjung Sari and Tanjung Jepun are not interchangeable names in all sources. Confirm the intended entry point; current can accelerate around the cape.
  • 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

Tanjung Sari / Tanjung Jepun dive site planning map

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