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Seahorse Bay

Seahorse Bay, located at Teluk Cheningan, Lombok in Indonesia, offers exceptional muck diving opportunities for both beginner and advanced divers. This dive site, renowned for its seahorse population, features a sandy slope that descends to a maximum depth of 30m. Divers can explore a variety of soft and hard corals scattered throughout the area, creating a vibrant underwater landscape.

One of the highlights of Seahorse Bay is the abundance of marine creatures that can be encountered here. Divers can spot fascinating species such as Banded Pipefish, Ornate Ghost Pipefish, and various types of Frogfish. Additionally, the site is famous for hosting Coconut Octopus, Mimic Octopus, and V-Shape Octopus, adding to the unique diving experience.

With a visibility of 14m, Seahorse Bay ensures clear and captivating underwater views. Located in close proximity to Jalan Raya Senggigi, Pandanan, West Nusa Tenggara, 83300, Indonesia, this dive site offers convenient access for divers seeking adventure in the crystal-clear waters of Lombok.

Enhance your diving experience and explore the captivating world beneath the surface at Seahorse Bay in Lombok, Indonesia. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this renowned muck diving destination promises an unforgettable underwater journey filled with diverse marine life and stunning coral formations. Discover Seahorse Bay and immerse yourself in the wonders of the deep blue sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Seahorse Bay

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Seahorse Bay

Depth

18m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Seahorse Bay

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

10.8 m/s

Water Temp

29.5°C

Visibility

3.68km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

9.5s

Air Temperature

29.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Seahorse Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Seahorse Bay

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.6887884057971/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.15717234042553/10.

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

Sunrise at Seahorse Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Seahorse Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Seahorse 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.52m (9.2s), Wind: 3.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Seahorse Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Seahorse 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 Seahorse 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 Seahorse Bay

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

Ideal Conditions for Seahorse Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.6m / 44.6ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Seahorse Bay

Seahorse Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). July 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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