Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.36m (10.05s), Wind: 17.5 m/s
Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.36m, Wind: 12.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baong Penyu / Turtle NeckAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck
Ideal Conditions for Baong Penyu / Turtle Neck
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
May
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
April
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
November
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026