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Blue Coral Diving

3.8 — based on 23 community signals
4.2 12 species 23 contributors

Blue Coral Diving near Senggigi offers year-round diving access in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands with diverse marine life and active community.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.2 kn
Wave
0.48 m
Water
27.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (25%)
Now: SE (125°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.16m

Next: High at 02:00 (+0.94m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.94m ▼ 11:00 · +0.05m ▲ 03:00 · +0.84m ▼ 13:00 · -0.01m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9 · very high Air PM2.515 · moderate 06:07 18:12
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7.5 0.48 9 0mm
09-20 6.4 0.56 9 0mm
09-21 7 0.58 9 0mm
09-22 6.7 0.52 9 0mm
09-23 6 0.58 9 1mm
09-24 5.6 0.56 9 3mm
09-25 5.8 0.54 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Blue Coral Diving is located near Pantai Senggigi in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands, a region known for healthy coral ecosystems and abundant marine biodiversity. The site welcomes divers year-round, making it accessible regardless of season. The spot has been documented with 12 species observations, indicating solid marine life diversity for underwater exploration. The area sits outside a marine protected area, which means diving operations follow standard Indonesian regulations. Community engagement is strong here, with three user-submitted videos available showing what divers can expect. This peer-generated content gives prospective visitors a genuine look at conditions and wildlife encounters. Note that the region is currently under a coral bleaching warning. This underscores the importance of responsible diving practices—avoid touching coral, maintain neutral buoyancy, and keep distance from sensitive habitats. Despite the warning, the site remains active and popular with both local and international divers. The year-round accessibility means you can plan a trip on your schedule rather than waiting for a narrow seasonal window.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12564km · ~2890kg · €52

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive at Blue Coral Diving?

Blue Coral Diving is accessible year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than strict seasonal windows. Check current conditions and coral bleaching updates before booking.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Community videos offer real footage of what divers encounter. Check these user submissions for the most current wildlife sightings.

Is Blue Coral Diving in a protected marine area?

No, Blue Coral Diving is not inside a marine protected area. Standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Responsible diving practices remain essential, especially given current coral bleaching warnings.

How do I learn more about site conditions?

Three community videos are available showing real diver experiences at the site. These peer-submitted resources provide genuine insight into visibility, marine life, and overall diving conditions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

DSM Dive

0.8 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

Lombok Dive

0.7 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:15-20:00

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

51 records · 50 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Cubaris murina

Malacostraca · Armadillidae
GBIF
Last seen:
20 Feb 2026
×1records

Odostomia

Gastropoda · Pyramidellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×2records

Barbatia amygdalumtostum

Bivalvia · Arcidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Bittium glareosum

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Bulla ampulla

Gastropoda · Bullidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Canarium labiatum

Gastropoda · Strombidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Canarium urceus

Gastropoda · Strombidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Cerithium traillii

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Clypeaster

Echinoidea · Clypeasteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Conus coronatus

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Coriophora fusca

Gastropoda · Triphoridae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Crassatella

Bivalvia · Crassatellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Mar 2016
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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wind peaks Jul-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Mar-Apr, dry Apr-Oct.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (55/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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