Tulamben Drop-Off
This remarkable dive spot offers a diverse array of marine life, ranging from fascinating macro creatures to pelagic fish. Encounter frequent sightings of sharks in the depths, graceful turtles, and schools of jackfish and yellowfin reef fish. The exceptional visibility of 16 meters allows for a captivating exploration of this underwater wonderland.
Always bear in mind the importance of closely monitoring your pressure gauge, ensuring you have adequate air supply for a safe return journey to the entry point. Unless accompanied by a fishing boat, it is necessary to swim back to complete the dive.
Located in Indonesia, specifically near marine Wrack Schnorcheln on Jalan Raya Amlapura-Singaraja in Tulamben, Bali, this dive site offers an awe-inspiring experience suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Tulamben Drop-Off
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tulamben Drop-Off
Depth
22m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Tulamben Drop-Off
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
16.5 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
1.32km
Cloud Cover
4%
Wave Period
6.6s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Tulamben Drop-Off
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.130316915422886/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 13.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.519324289405684/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Tulamben Drop-Off 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.66m (6.7s), Wind: 13.2 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 12.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tulamben Drop-OffAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tulamben Drop-Off
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 Tulamben Drop-Off
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tulamben Drop-Off
Ideal Conditions for Tulamben Drop-Off
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
April
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tulamben Drop-Off
Tulamben Drop-Off follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 0.3mm 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 19, 2026