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Mama Dive

3.7 — based on 21 community signals
4.1 12 species 17 contributors

Mama Dive is a year-round Indonesia dive site in Teluk Jemeluk bay with 12 recorded species and active community support.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Macro hotspotShore entryBleachingRiskFamily-friendly
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Nudibranch, Blacktip reef shark

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.9 kn
Wave
0.9 m
Water
27.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (32%)
Now: S (178°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.12m

Next: High at 02:00 (+0.86m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.86m ▼ 11:00 · -0.06m ▲ 03:00 · +0.8m ▼ 13:00 · -0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.514 · moderate 06:09 18:13
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.8 0.9 9 0mm
09-20 7.4 1.04 9 0mm
09-21 6.7 1.12 9 0mm
09-22 6.7 1 9 0mm
09-23 6.8 0.96 9 0mm
09-24 6.2 1.02 9 0mm
09-25 6.1 0.98 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Mama Dive sits in Teluk Jemeluk bay, a protected marine area in Indonesia that draws divers year-round. The site has documented 12 species observations, giving you reliable intel on what swims here. Three community videos are available, so you can preview conditions and marine life before you go. The bay offers consistent diving throughout the year. Water conditions and depth vary depending on which sections you explore within Teluk Jemeluk. Local dive operators know the seasonal patterns well and can guide you to the best spots based on current visibility and marine activity. Coral bleaching remains a concern in the region, so responsible diving practices matter. Stick to established routes, avoid touching coral, and check current conditions with operators before booking. The combination of diverse marine life, year-round access, and accessible depths makes Mama Dive a solid choice for divers planning an Indonesia trip.

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Best months

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

Marine life

NudibranchBlacktip 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 ↔ 12523km · ~2880kg · €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 Mama Dive?

Mama Dive is diveable year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so check with local operators about visibility and marine activity for your preferred travel dates.

What difficulty level and depths are typical?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Mama Dive are not currently available. Contact local dive operators in Teluk Jemeluk bay for site-specific briefing before your dive.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species have been recorded at Mama Dive. Community videos document local marine life; watch them for a preview of what's typically encountered on this site.

Do I need permits or special access?

Mama Dive is not within a marine protected area, so standard Indonesia diving regulations apply. Confirm current requirements with your operator before travel.

Operators near this spot

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

Fresh Fins Diving

0.2 km
Dive centre

Calypso Diving Bali

0.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00

Bali Dive Cove

0.9 km
Dive centre PADI
PADI
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

BLD - Bali Luxury Divers

1 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-21:00

La Bila Dive Resort

1.1 km
Dive centre PADI
PADI

Abyss Dive Center

1.1 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

50 records · 46 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Atys

Gastropoda · Haminoeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
13 Oct 2025
×1records
Depth:
8 m

Noumeaella

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Sept 2025
×1records

Goniobranchus fabulus

ハスイロウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
15 Sept 2025
×1records
Depth:
18 m

Dermatobranchus funiculus

オシャレオトメウミウシ
Gastropoda · Arminidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Aug 2025
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Hypselodoris paradisa

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Aug 2025
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Trapania kamagong

Gastropoda · Goniodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jun 2025
×1records

Sakuraeolis kirembosa

キレンボミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jun 2025
×1records

Samla bicolor

ケラマミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Samlidae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Apr 2025
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Facelinidae

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Apr 2025
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Naisdoris vitiligata

Gastropoda · Goniodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Apr 2025
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Hypselodoris maculosa

ニヨリセンテンイロウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Apr 2025
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Siphopteron makisig

シラタマウミコチョウ
Gastropoda · Gastropteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Apr 2025
×1records
Depth:
5 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.

Sienna Scuba Diving Gamechanger in Kuta lombok VHS

Blue Marlin Dive Indonesia
💬 2 top comments
  • Got to love a bit of cave/swimthrough action. ☺️

    @shanobot · 👍 1
  • We miss Siena!! ❤️❤️

    @simpulbybluemarlinlifestyl6820 · 👍 0

Mom goes diving in Kuta Lombok with Blue Marlin Dive

shanobot
💬 3 top comments
  • Great clear footage of the porcupinefish.

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 3
  • Very nice video. Thanks.

    @buscandoelazul · 👍 2
  • Hello

    @amy-leighearley9142 · 👍 3

‪Superhuman Filipino diver from the Badjao tribe ;BBC

Panda Classic TV
💬 3 top comments
  • Imagine being a diver with all the gear and this chaps suddenly appears walking on the bottom of the sea waving like he's on a morning stroll LOL😁

    @sean.5468 · 👍 3500
  • 2.5 mins inside water. Not still but moving, running, working! Amazing. A different person really.

    @Photogrammetrist1 · 👍 1600
  • Others called him superhuman. For him, it's just his way of living 😎

    @jaypeefernandez4462 · 👍 1100
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Feb-Mar-Jan, dry May-Oct.

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