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NAD Lembeh

3.7 — based on 22 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

NAD Lembeh is an Indonesian dive site known for year-round diving and diverse marine life, with strong community documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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Drift dive

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
26.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (50%)
Now: S (181°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.15m

Hoy: Alta 07:00 (+0.38m), Baja 03:00 (+0.32m)

+1.1 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 03:00 · +0.32m ▲ 07:00 · +0.38m ▼ 13:00 · +0.15m ▲ 21:00 · +0.74m Ahora +0.3m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.8 · very high Aire PM2.521 · moderate 05:29 17:36
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.6 0.58 9 0mm
09-20 10.1 0.56 9 0mm
09-21 9.8 0.54 9 0mm
09-22 9.2 0.48 9 0mm
09-23 8.5 0.42 8 0mm
09-24 9.1 0.46 9 0mm
09-25 9.2 0.54 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

NAD Lembeh lies in Indonesia's renowned Lembeh Strait, a region celebrated for its macro diving and unusual critter encounters. The site benefits from year-round accessibility, making it a reliable destination for divers planning trips at any time of year. Local observations have documented 12 distinct species at NAD Lembeh, and community videos provide real-world insights into conditions and marine activity. The strait's unique geology and currents create habitat for species rarely seen elsewhere. The area remains outside marine protected zones, which shapes both access and management approaches. Divers should plan dives with local knowledge, as conditions vary seasonally. Water movement can be significant, and experience with drift techniques is often valuable. Community engagement at NAD Lembeh is active, with three video records documenting dives and marine encounters. These resources offer preview footage for trip planning and reveal the site's underwater character. Recent coral bleaching monitoring flags this region as worth watching; conditions may shift seasonally or year to year. Check current reports from recent visitors before booking.

📖 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

DerivaArrecife

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 · 49%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13054km · ~3002kg · €54

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

What's the best time to dive NAD Lembeh?

NAD Lembeh is divable year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so check current reports from recent divers. Visibility and water movement shift with monsoon patterns.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Exact depth ranges and difficulty ratings are not available. Plan dives with a local guide who knows current conditions and can assess your skill level against site-specific challenges.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at NAD Lembeh. The Lembeh Strait is famous for macro life and unusual critters. Watch community videos for recent sightings and habitat details.

Do I need permits or special access?

NAD Lembeh is outside a marine protected area. Local dive operators can advise on any required documentation or fees. Check with operators in Lembeh for current entry requirements.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

53 registros · 45 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Samla bilas

カザリミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Samlidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 sept 2023
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Dermatobranchus pustulosus

イボオトメウミウシ
Gastropoda · Arminidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 abr 2023
×1registros

Dendrodoris guttata

ヒメマダラウミウシ
Gastropoda · Dendrodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 may 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Janolus flavoanulatus

サーシャコヤナギウミウシ
Gastropoda · Janolidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 may 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Martadoris amakusana

コミドリリュウグウウミウシ
Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 may 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Hypselodoris iba

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2019
×2registros
Profundidad:
10–15 m

Coryphellina exoptata

アデヤカミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Halgerda batangas

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Costasiella usagi

ウサギモウミウシ
Gastropoda · Costasiellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Goniobranchus kuniei

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 sept 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
12 m

Chromodoris annae

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 sept 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–12 m

Phyllidia

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 sept 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–14 m

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.

DIVING IN LEMBEH | Tips & Techniques

NAD Lembeh Resort
💬 3 top comments
  • Excellent educational video to remind everyone good diving practice

    @milascatadventures1011 · 👍 1
  • Great video! And of course I've never done any of those things ;)

    @NickHope · 👍 3
  • Salam kak.. Izin pinjam videonya utk referensi pembelajaran anak di sekolah ya.. Terimakasih..

    @star5951 · 👍 1

Inside Lembeh, Indonesia's MUCK Scuba Diving Paradise

Dive Wise
💬 3 top comments
  • Hi Don and Tian, to our embarrassment, we did not see this excellent video earlier (now, 13th Sept.). Indah, Linda, Adrian, and the team all say hello. Thank you for the kind words and your pleasant company here.

    @robsinke8724 · 👍 2
  • Fascinating ! I'd never heard of Lembeh until today. Thank you for sharing, Don 👌

    @thursdaythunder51 · 👍 3
  • Nice.

    @FreedomWanderer · 👍 1

Macro diving in Lembeh - Indonesia, August 2025 [4K|60fps]

kay blue
💬 3 top comments
  • OMG Baby Frog Fish!! 14:28. Unreal, so cute.

    @WDNCclubmember · 👍 0
  • Incredible UW macro videography...probably the best one on YT!

    @jonnieinbangkok · 👍 0
  • All these magnificent shots in 30 dives. WoW! I wanna go back to Lembeh...

    @bernardgiguere2752 · 👍 0
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Dec-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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (18/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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