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Coral Garden

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.2 12 species 20 contributors

Coral Garden at Menjangan Island offers year-round diving with prolific coral formations and 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Marine life
Blacktip reef shark

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Conditions today

Conditions

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Wind
8.1 kn
Wave
0.48 m
Water
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSW (69%)
Now: SSW (211°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.13m

Next: High at 02:00 (+0.88m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.88m ▼ 11:00 · -0.01m ▲ 03:00 · +0.81m ▼ 13:00 · -0.07m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.8 · very high Air PM2.536 · sensitive 06:13 18:18
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.4 0.58 9 1mm
09-20 8.7 0.64 9 0mm
09-21 9.1 0.54 9 0mm
09-22 10.4 0.44 9 1mm
09-23 10.2 0.44 9 0mm
09-24 8.8 0.7 9 0mm
09-25 8.4 0.68 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Coral Garden is a dive site at Menjangan Island in Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The site centers on extensive coral formations that attract divers seeking healthy reef ecosystems. Year-round access makes it a reliable destination for planning Indonesia diving trips. The site has generated 12 species observations from the diving community, providing a useful reference for understanding local marine life. Three community-contributed videos document conditions and wildlife encounters at the location. These resources help divers prepare for what to expect underwater. Menjangan Island itself sits in a region with established diving infrastructure. Access and logistics follow standard Indonesia dive travel protocols. The site is not within a marine protected area, which shapes how it is managed and visited. Current conditions show a coral bleaching warning status for the region. This reflects broader environmental conditions affecting Indonesian reefs and should inform dive planning decisions. Divers interested in coral health and reef conservation can document conditions through site visits and community reporting.

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Marine life

Blacktip reef shark

Dive types

ReefShore

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 ↔ 12426km · ~2858kg · €51

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 Coral Garden?

Coral Garden is diveable year-round, so you can plan visits based on your schedule rather than strict seasonal windows. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depths and difficulty level does Coral Garden suit?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented in available data. Contact dive operators in Bali or on Menjangan Island directly to get current site specifics before diving.

What marine life will I see at Coral Garden?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the diving community. Three community videos document wildlife encounters. Review these resources or ask local operators for the most recent sightings and species lists.

Do I need permits to dive Coral Garden?

Coral Garden is not within a marine protected area. Standard Indonesia diving access applies. Verify current entry requirements and any local regulations with your dive operator before travel.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

50 records · 47 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Clibanarius infraspinatus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Last seen:
21 Apr 2026
×1records

Siphopteron tigrinum

Gastropoda · Gastropteridae
GBIF
Last seen:
8 Apr 2026
×1records

Gelasimus tetragonon

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Last seen:
6 Apr 2026
×1records

Tubuca dussumieri

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Last seen:
6 Apr 2026
×1records

Stenella longirostris

Spinner Dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
19 Jan 2026
×1records

Costasiella

Gastropoda · Costasiellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Oct 2025
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Gastropteridae

Gastropoda · Gastropteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Oct 2025
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Tubulophilinopsis pilsbryi

ワモンキセワタ
Gastropoda · Aglajidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2025
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Roboastra tentaculata

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2024
×1records

Discodoris boholiensis

ヒラツヅレウミウシ
Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
21 Aug 2022
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Hypselodoris roo

オダカホシゾラウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
21 Aug 2022
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Goniobranchus hintuanensis

ユウグレイロウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Jul 2022
×1records
Depth:
15 m

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

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Awesome Shore Dives In BALI! The Drop Off & Coral Gardens 🇮🇩

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  • Holly as a Weeping Angel!

    @Cooper_42 · 👍 1
  • Juvenile Sweetlips 🙂, lovelly fish and so different when they grow up

    @tomtorrance · 👍 4

Discovering MASSIVE Coral Colonies Diving In Indonesia

World Wide Corals
💬 3 top comments
  • So awesome to see a never-ending field of hammer coral 😀

    @HBReefBros · 👍 15
  • I was drooling on my keyboard lol.

    @a.c713 · 👍 1
  • Wow. It’s amazing to see the corals in their natural habitat. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    @comment.highlighted · 👍 25

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💬 3 top comments
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    @n3k0lein · 👍 311
  • This man needs his own show on tv!!!!

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