Close Encounters
Just a 15-minute boat ride from Pemuteran Beach in Bali, Indonesia, lies a dive site that offers easy diving in crystal clear waters. However, divers should be aware of potential currents and check the tides before diving. With a maximum depth of 40m and a minimum depth of 3m, this site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for snorkeling.
Underwater, you will be surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem teeming with reef fish, including scorpion fish, lion fish, and triggerfish. Explore the mesmerizing sea fans, encounter majestic sharks and eels, and discover the colorful world of nudibranches, macro creatures, and parrotfish. The visibility here reaches an impressive 17m, ensuring a captivating diving experience.
This captivating dive site is conveniently located close to Pemuteran, a coastal town in Bali, Indonesia. So, take the plunge and discover the wonders that await you beneath the surface of the water.
Underwater, you will be surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem teeming with reef fish, including scorpion fish, lion fish, and triggerfish. Explore the mesmerizing sea fans, encounter majestic sharks and eels, and discover the colorful world of nudibranches, macro creatures, and parrotfish. The visibility here reaches an impressive 17m, ensuring a captivating diving experience.
This captivating dive site is conveniently located close to Pemuteran, a coastal town in Bali, Indonesia. So, take the plunge and discover the wonders that await you beneath the surface of the water.
Diving Conditions Score for Close Encounters
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Close Encounters
Depth
21m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Close Encounters
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
2.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.5°C
Visibility
320m
Cloud Cover
49%
Wave Period
5.3s
Air Temperature
25.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Close Encounters
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Dive Score Chart for Close Encounters
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.010459190031153/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.197085185185186/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Close Encounters: 06:00
Sunset at Close Encounters: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Close Encounters 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.
Best Overall
10:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.7m (5.35s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Close EncountersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Close Encounters
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 Close Encounters
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 Close Encounters
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Close Encounters
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
May
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
July
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Close Encounters
Close Encounters follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.7°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026
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