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Loh Sera dive site

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.1 12 species 16 contributors

Loh Sera is an Indonesian dive site offering year-round access and healthy coral conditions with diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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At a glance

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

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.2 kn
Wave
0.72 m
Water
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (54%)
Now: ESE (115°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.08m

Next: High at 02:00 (+1.08m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.7 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.08m ▼ 08:00 · -0.38m ▲ 14:00 · +0.4m ▼ 19:00 · -0.05m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.513 · moderate 05:53 17:58
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 11.5 0.76 9 0mm
09-20 13.4 0.94 9 0mm
09-21 14 1.04 9 0mm
09-22 14 1 9 0mm
09-23 11.5 0.92 9 1mm
09-24 10.6 0.92 9 1mm
09-25 10.4 0.84 9 0mm

About this spot

Loh Sera is a dive site located in Indonesia that welcomes divers throughout the year. The site sits outside a marine protected area, making it accessible without special permits or restrictions. Water conditions remain stable across seasons, allowing consistent diving opportunities for those planning a visit. The reef at Loh Sera supports healthy coral with no bleaching stress recorded, providing vibrant underwater scenery. The site has generated 12 documented species observations, indicating a productive ecosystem worth exploring. Marine life encounters here represent the typical biodiversity found in Indonesia's coastal waters. Three community videos document dives at Loh Sera, offering real footage of conditions and wildlife you can expect. These clips help divers prepare for their visit and confirm what to look for underwater. Local knowledge shared by past visitors makes trip planning more reliable.

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Best months

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

Marine life

Manta rayHawksbill 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 ↔ 12810km · ~2946kg · €53

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 Loh Sera?

Loh Sera is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check local weather forecasts before departure to confirm calm seas and good visibility.

What marine life can I expect at Loh Sera?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. Community videos show the types of fish and reef creatures you're likely to encounter. Watch these clips to get a preview of what divers typically see underwater.

Do I need permits to dive Loh Sera?

Loh Sera is not inside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required to dive there. Standard travel documentation for Indonesia applies.

How is the coral health at Loh Sera?

The coral at Loh Sera shows no bleaching stress, meaning the reef is in good condition. Healthy coral creates better habitats for marine life and more colorful diving conditions.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

17 records · 17 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Amphioplus (Amphioplus) personatus

Ophiuroidea · Amphiuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Macrophiothrix martensi

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Macrophiothrix melanosticta

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Macrophiothrix nereidina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Macrophiothrix propinqua

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Macrophiothrix striolata

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiacantha dallasii

Ophiuroidea · Ophiacanthidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiactis savignyi

Ophiuroidea · Ophiactidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiomastix flaccida

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiopteron elegans

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Ophiothela mirabilis

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 1899
×1records
Depth:
20 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

YouTube videos — click to play.

Night Dive di Loh Sera KOMODO bersama Sea Safari Cheng Ho - Dry And Wet Together - #SiAbeJalanMulu

SiAbeJalanMulu

Diving North, Central and South Komodo onboard KLM Seamore Papua

Adi Janitra

Women divers of the Atauro Island I SLICE

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💬 3 top comments
  • this is my country, Timor Leste, atauro is an island ❤

    @jacintomartins7175 · 👍 85
  • These women reeally amazed me, they even still wearing flip flop when diving 😳❤👏

    @debbykrisna3248 · 👍 59
  • I almost cry when they start singing. What a wonderful world. Thank you DICE!

    @adventurelover8521 · 👍 66
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Jun, calmest Dec-Mar-Nov, dry Apr-Nov.

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