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Blue Lagoon

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 20 contributors

Blue Lagoon in Indonesia offers year-round diving with 12 documented species and active community video content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
BleachingRiskShore entryFamily-friendlyMacro hotspot

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Hawksbill turtle

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
2 kn
Wave
0.84 m
Water
26.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (55%)
Now: N (6°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.32m

Next: High at 01:00 (+0.83m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.4 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.83m ▼ 09:00 · -0.16m ▲ 15:00 · +0.11m ▼ 18:00 · +0.05m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9 · very high Air PM2.516 · moderate 06:09 18:14
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.5 0.9 9 0mm
09-20 9.7 1.14 9 0mm
09-21 9 1.2 9 1mm
09-22 5 1.06 9 1mm
09-23 9.2 1.04 9 0mm
09-24 11.3 0.94 8 0mm
09-25 10.4 0.92 8 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Blue Lagoon is an accessible dive destination in Indonesia that welcomes divers throughout the year. The site has built a modest but engaged diving community, with 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos documenting local marine life and conditions. This suggests solid potential for underwater exploration and wildlife encounters. The location sits outside a marine protected area, which means fewer regulatory restrictions for dive operations and access. However, like many tropical dive sites, Blue Lagoon warrants attention to coral bleaching status—monitoring conditions before your trip is wise. While specific depth and visibility data aren't currently compiled, the year-round accessibility makes it a flexible choice for trip planning. The community video content is a practical resource: watch footage from recent visits to gauge water conditions, visibility, and what marine life you're likely to encounter. This peer-to-peer intel helps you prepare realistic expectations. Blue Lagoon works best as part of a broader Indonesia diving itinerary, letting you sample multiple sites across the archipelago's renowned marine ecosystems.

📖 Guide: Diving in Indonesia: 323 Sites, Mantas to Micro-critters

Best months

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

Marine life

Hawksbill turtle

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 ↔ 12529km · ~2882kg · €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 Blue Lagoon?

Blue Lagoon is accessible year-round, so you can plan around your schedule and travel availability. Check community videos and recent reports closer to your dates to assess current conditions.

What depth and difficulty level is Blue Lagoon?

Depth and difficulty ratings aren't currently documented for this site. Watch the available community videos or contact local dive operators for specifics on bottom depth, currents, and recommended experience levels.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Blue Lagoon. Community videos are your best resource to see which fish, corals, and creatures are currently active and how frequently you'll encounter them.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

Blue Lagoon is outside a marine protected area, so MPA-specific regulations don't apply. Confirm with local dive operators whether standard recreational diving certifications are required and whether any local permits are needed.

Operators near this spot

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

Geko Dive Bali

1.4 km
Dive centre

Paradise Diving Indonesia Bali

1.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00

Blue Lagoon Snorkelling

1.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-12:00

Absolute Scuba

1.4 km
Dive centre

Waterworxx

1.4 km
Dive centre

Q-Dive

1.4 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

12 records · 11 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Ptychognathus barbatus

ケフサヒライソモドキ
Malacostraca · Varunidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Aug 2001
×1records

Ptychognathus hachijoensis

ハチジョウヒライソモドキ
Malacostraca · Varunidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Aug 2001
×1records

Gastrolepidia clavigera

Club-spined Scale Worm
Polychaeta · Polynoidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Apr 1984
×2records

Erronea caurica

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1948
×1records

Papyridea lata

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Talostolida teres teres

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Conus achatinus

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Turritellidae

Gastropoda · Turritellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Haliotis tuberculata tuberculata

Gastropoda · Haliotidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Lyncina carneola

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Oliva

Gastropoda · Olividae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

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

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Blue Lagoon, Padangbai, Bali - Kaja & Nicholas in Action

Dune Indonesia

Bluest Water In Bali | Blue Lagoon & Diving

Travel Beans
💬 3 top comments
  • Loved it!

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  • the music and drone footage are very soothing.

    @bronsondeleon9624 · 👍 0
  • Wow ....so beautiful..

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Diving in Blue Lagoon, Bali 2019 Shark

Dareknurek
wind peaks Jan-Dec-Jul, calmest Apr-Nov-Oct, 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: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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