Manta Bay
Located near a cliff with strong water movement (surge), this dive site serves as a popular gathering spot for manta rays to filter the food brought in by the waves from the open ocean. It offers a perfect opportunity to witness these majestic creatures as they feed on the water surface. Additionally, Manta Bay is home to a variety of other fascinating marine life, including bamboo sharks, stingrays, and vibrant reef fish. With its close proximity to the renowned Crystal Bay dive site in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, Manta Bay is just a quick 10-minute journey away. While it is primarily known for its exceptional snorkeling experience with manta rays, this unique dive site also provides an adventurous encounter: swimming amidst strong underwater surges. With a maximum depth of 17m and an impressive visibility of 15m, Manta Bay welcomes divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. It is truly an exhilarating destination that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Diving Conditions Score for Manta Bay
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manta Bay
Depth
17m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Manta Bay
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
3.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
25.16km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
10.45s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manta Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Manta Bay
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.892354982817869/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.42m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.075980542264753/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Manta Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Manta Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Manta Bay 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
21:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.46m (10.45s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.42m (9.7s), Wind: 16.8 m/s
Best Day
12:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.42m, Wind: 16.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manta BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manta Bay
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 Manta Bay
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 Manta Bay
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Manta Bay
Water Temp
20.9°C / 69.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Manta Bay
Manta Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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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