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Bat Cave

Discover Crystal Bay Cave Point, a mesmerizing dive site in Indonesia's pristine waters. With a horizontal length of approximately 200 meters, this captivating cave leads to a magnificent open space inhabited by bats. As you venture deeper, you'll find yourself at a depth of 8 meters below sea level, revealing a haven for juvenile fish including sweetlips, batfish, grouper, snapper, eels, crabs, and lobsters.

Please note that accessing Crystal Bay Cave Point, also known as Bat Cave, is subject to specific conditions. It can only be explored when the water conditions are calm and during slack tide. Located in close proximity to breaking waves, this shallow area demands optimal diving conditions.

Immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty at the mouth of the cave, where numerous bommies await. Adorned with vibrant corals, these submerged formations provide shelter to an array of reef fish species. Prepare to be enchanted by the diverse marine life that calls this remarkable place home.

With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Crystal Bay Cave Point is ideally suited for experienced divers. Located near Pura Segara Penida, Jalan Crystal Bay, Sakti, Bali, 80372, Indonesia, this breathtaking dive site promises a truly unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Bat Cave

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Bat Cave

Depth

20m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

expert

Weather Conditions for Bat Cave

Wave Height

1.98m

Wind Speed

17.5 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

26.32km

Cloud Cover

3%

Wave Period

13.5s

Air Temperature

26°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bat Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Bat Cave

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.183810236220473/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 20.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.009713793103449/10.

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

Sunrise at Bat Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Bat Cave: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bat Cave 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: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.68m (12.7s), Wind: 20.8 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.44m, Wind: 16 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bat Cave
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bat Cave

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 Bat Cave

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 Bat Cave

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

Ideal Conditions for Bat Cave

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.6m / 41.3ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bat Cave

Bat Cave follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (22.9°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 0.5mm 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 - Jul 8, 2026

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