Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Home to a diverse array of marine life, this site serves as a habitat for sea floor predators such as cuttlefish, octopus, blue ribbon eels, moray eels, devil fish, as well as smaller creatures like nudibranchs, shrimp, and crabs. It is a paradise for underwater photographers, especially those interested in macro photography.
To reach this dive site, you can take a fishing boat named Turtle Neck or Baong Penyu. The excursion begins with a beautiful sight of soft coral formations at a depth of 5 meters. As you descend further, you will encounter the sloping rubble, perfect for capturing mesmerizing macro images. The slow current in this area makes it an excellent location for practicing drift diving skills.
During your dive, keep an eye out for octopuses and cuttlefish, which are often spotted hunting along the wall. As you conclude your exploration, a combination of hard and soft corals will accompany you during your safety stop.
For a memorable diving experience at this enchanting Indonesian dive site, head to Bloo Lagoon Villas & Resort, conveniently located on Jalan Silayukti, Padangbai, Bali, Indonesia.
Diving Conditions Score for Baung Penyu Bay / 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 Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Depth
18m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
13.7 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
580m
Cloud Cover
40%
Wave Period
9.7s
Air Temperature
29.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.122671912013536/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.389669534050179/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Baung Penyu Bay / 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.06m (9.85s), Wind: 6.7 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle NeckAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baung Penyu Bay / 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 Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Ideal Conditions for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
May
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck
Baung Penyu Bay / Turtle Neck follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and December the coldest (22.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). May is usually the driest month with 1.2mm 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 20, 2026