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Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

This dive site is located near Padang Bay, a harbor in the eastern part of Bali, Indonesia. From this convenient harbor, divers can take an outrigger boat for a short 15-minute cruise behind Padang Bay’s Hill to reach the dive site. The site offers easy boat entry and exit, making it accessible for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Once underwater, divers will be enchanted by the vibrant and diverse coral reef. The site boasts a range of soft and hard corals, adding a splash of color to the underwater landscape. On a good day, divers may be lucky enough to spot reef sharks gracefully swimming along the wall. But it's not just the larger marine life that captivates divers; the dive site is also home to a variety of mesmerizing small creatures, such as frogfish and leaffish.

With visibility reaching up to 15 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site offers ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. It's not far from Artotel Sanur, located at 1, Jalan Kesumasari, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, 80227, Indonesia, making it a convenient choice for divers staying in the area.

As you dive into the underwater world of Padang Bay, leave behind only bubbles and take home unforgettable memories.

Diving Conditions Score for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Depth

17m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Wave Height

1.4m

Wind Speed

15.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.5°C

Visibility

660m

Cloud Cover

29%

Wave Period

9.4s

Air Temperature

26.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck
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Dive Score Chart for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.356944112769486/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 17.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.0058323481116584/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck: 06:00
Sunset at Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.36m (10.05s), Wind: 17.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 12.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.7m / 41.7ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck

Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.0°C) and December the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). July is usually the driest month with 1.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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