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Stevan reef

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Stevan Reef offers year-round diving in Indonesia with emerging species data and community content to guide your visit.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
BleachingRiskSeasonal

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Difficulty
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Conditions today

Conditions

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Wind
10.3 kn
Wave
0.28 m
Water
29.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (18%)
Now: SE (141°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.08m

Today: High 05:00 (+0.66m), Low 01:00 (+0.46m)

+1.1 m0 m+0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · +0.46m ▲ 05:00 · +0.66m ▼ 12:00 · +0m ▲ 20:00 · +0.79m Now +0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.58 · good 05:44 17:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 12.3 0.3 9 0mm
09-20 7.4 0.28 9 0mm
09-21 10 0.22 9 0mm
09-22 7.9 0.22 9 1mm
09-23 6.9 0.22 8 2mm
09-24 8.3 0.22 9 3mm
09-25 9.5 0.14 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.5°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Stevan Reef sits in Indonesian waters and welcomes divers throughout the year. The reef has generated early species observations and a small but growing library of community videos that showcase what you'll encounter underwater. Current coral bleaching monitoring indicates the site deserves attention—conditions are worth checking before you book. Little published data exists on depth, visibility, or water temperature, so local knowledge is your best resource. Reach out to dive operators familiar with the area for specifics on conditions and what gear to bring. The reef is outside a marine protected area, which means standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Community divers have documented marine life here, giving you a real sense of what's possible. Those three videos offer genuine insight into the reef's character. If you're exploring lesser-known Indonesian dive sites with potential for discovery, Stevan Reef deserves consideration—just come prepared with local advice.

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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 · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12205km · ~2807kg · €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 Stevan Reef?

Stevan Reef is diveable year-round. However, always check current conditions and coral bleaching status before booking, as seasonal weather patterns and reef health can shift. Local dive operators will have the most up-to-date reports.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Published depth and difficulty ratings for Stevan Reef are not available. Contact local operators or review community videos to understand the reef's layout and what experience level suits you best.

What marine life will I see?

Species observations have been recorded at Stevan Reef, and three community videos document local marine life. These resources offer the best window into what you're likely to encounter. Request specifics from your dive guide.

Are permits required to dive here?

Stevan Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Confirm current entry requirements and any local rules with your operator before arrival.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

70 records · 50 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Haptosquilla pulchra

Malacostraca · Protosquillidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Sept 2000
×1records

Pyrene punctata

Gastropoda · Columbellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jan 2000
×1records

Chama

Bivalvia · Chamidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jan 2000
×1records

Turrilatirus turritus

Gastropoda · Fasciolariidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jan 2000
×1records

Conus coffeae

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jan 2000
×1records

Limaria fragilis

Bivalvia · Limidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jan 2000
×1records

Vulsella

Bivalvia · Vulsellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Jan 2000
×1records

Stylaster

Hydrozoa · Stylasteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Jan 2000
×1records

Morula

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jan 2000
×2records

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jan 2000
×1records

Nerita plicata

Gastropoda · Neritidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jan 2000
×1records

Fromia monilis

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Jan 2000
×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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Abyss Dive Center Bali
wind peaks Dec-Jan-Feb, calmest Nov-May-Jun.

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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (71/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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