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Karang Bayangan

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Karang Bayangan is an Indonesian dive site offering year-round access with documented marine biodiversity and active community reporting.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Karang Bayangan © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
16 kn
Olas
0.98 m
Agua
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (90%)
Now: SSE (148°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.09m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.9m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.9m ▼ 13:00 · -0.19m ▲ 20:00 · +0.63m ▼ 00:00 · +0.44m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.95 · very high Aire PM2.538 · sensitive 06:08 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 16.6 1.18 9 0mm
09-20 17 1.12 9 0mm
09-21 17.1 1.12 9 0mm
09-22 15.9 1.12 9 0mm
09-23 15.3 0.98 9 0mm
09-24 15.3 0.88 9 0mm
09-25 14.3 0.84 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Karang Bayangan sits in Indonesian waters as a year-round dive destination. The site has attracted enough diver interest to generate 12 species observations and 3 community videos, indicating regular visitation and underwater activity worth documenting. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, which may influence access and local management practices. Divers planning trips should factor in current coral bleaching watch status—a useful indicator for timing visits and understanding reef conditions on arrival. With community-generated content available, you can scout conditions and marine encounters before booking. The presence of documented species sightings suggests the site supports functioning reef life, though exact depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't standardized in available records. Karang Bayangan works as a year-round option for divers seeking Indonesian reef diving without strict seasonal windows. Check current bleaching alerts and community reports from recent trips to set realistic expectations for coral health and visibility.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Indonesia: 323 sitios, mantas y microfauna

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13761km · ~3165kg · €57

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Karang Bayangan?

Karang Bayangan is diveable year-round. However, check current coral bleaching status before booking, as this can affect reef conditions regardless of season. Community videos and recent diver reports offer the best real-time picture of what to expect.

What depth and difficulty level is Karang Bayangan?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't standardized for this site. Review community videos and reach out to local dive operators or recent visitors to understand the actual conditions and any technical considerations.

What marine life can I see here?

Karang Bayangan has 12 documented species observations available. Exact species lists vary by season and recent conditions, so check community reports and video documentation to see what divers have encountered recently.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Karang Bayangan is not inside a marine protected area, simplifying access logistics. Still confirm current local regulations with Indonesian dive operators or port authorities, as rules can change.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

87 registros · 45 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Mobula alfredi

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×3registros

Anneissia bennetti

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×2registros

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Malacostraca · Odontodactylidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Xestospongia testudinaria

Demospongiae · Petrosiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Neoernsta naturalis

Calcarea · Dendyidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 may 2011
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–2 m

Atagema

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 nov 1993
×1registros

Chromodoris

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 nov 1993
×1registros

Reniochalina stalagmitis

Demospongiae · Axinellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 ago 1986
×1registros

Stephanometra indica

Crinoidea · Mariametridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ene 1975
×2registros

Oxymetra erinacea

Crinoidea · Mariametridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ene 1975
×2registros

Brucecaris tenuis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ene 1975
×1registros

Phanogenia gracilis

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 ene 1975
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Karang Bayangan

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wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Oct-Apr-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Aug (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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