Toyapakeh Wall

Toya Pakeh, known as one of the top dive sites in the area, is nestled in a small nook at the mouth of the Ceningan Channel in Indonesia. Despite its strong and occasionally unpredictable currents, divers are rewarded with exceptional coral formations and a rich diversity of marine life that Nusa Penida has to offer.

At Toyapakeh, divers can encounter a multitude of species, including resident Giant Trevallies, Sea Turtles, Great Barracuda, Reef Sharks, Mola Molas, Rays, and an abundance of macro life. This dive site is truly the jewel of Nusa Penida, living up to its name "Salt Water" in Balinese. Just a 10 minute boat ride from Nomads dive centre, Toyapakeh impresses divers of all experience levels.

The sloping wall of Toyapakeh is perfect for macro diving, with the adjacent landscape adorned with impressive coral formations and beds of staghorn and soft corals. The currents that flow through the Ceningan Channel, coupled with the thriving coral ecosystem, provide an excellent habitat for a wide variety of marine creatures. From dazzling nudibranchs, orangutan crabs, and ribbon eels, to hawksbill turtles, great barracudas, and giant trevallies, Toyapakeh offers diverse sightings. Keep an eye out for mesmerizing marble rays and the occasional reef shark in the blue.

Commonly spotted fish at Toyapakeh include redtooth triggerfish, sweetlips, fusiliers, porcupinefish, as well as scorpionfish, moray eels, and trumpetfish. Every dive at Toyapakeh is a unique experience – when there is no current, the wall becomes a hotspot for finding small critters, while stronger currents provide an exhilarating drift dive among the beauty of the dive site.

With visibility reaching up to 20 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Toyapakeh is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Located in Bali, Indonesia, this dive site offers unparalleled underwater exploration for diving enthusiasts.

[Authors: Cindy Walter, Vera Janssen, Nishal Mahtani, Katie Sweeney]