Crystal Bay is an intermediate shore dive site in Bali, Indonesia. Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Pseudorhombus malayanus, Gymnothorax meleagris, and Balistoides viridescens. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 28°C
Dive windows this week
Best: FriFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 5:52 · Sunrise 6:13 · Sunset 18:15
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 0.8 km from site · graded 2h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
November hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Painted MorayGymnothorax meleagrisOccasionally seen
Variable Wart SlugPhyllidia varicosaOccasionally seen
Magnificent ChromodorisChromodoris magnificaOccasionally seen
Arctic bonitoKatsuwonus pelamisOccasionally seen
Harlequin Snake EelMyrichthys colubrinusOccasionally seen
Green TurtleChelonia mydasOccasionally seenMola mola recorded here Sep (2 records)
most recent 2016
Abudefduf whitleyi recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012
Antennatus coccineus recorded here Jan (1 record)
most recent 2017
Arothron hispidus recorded here Jan (1 record)
most recent 2017
Aulostomus chinensis recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Balistoides viridescens recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Bothus pantherinus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Carcharhinus longimanus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2017
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.
Data updated June 2026
Also called Penida Bay by some, this divesite condition depends on currents, and may have strong downcurrent. Potential place for Mola-mola.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Crystal Bay is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Access is from shore. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
Crystal Bay is a shore dive — you can enter from land. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Divers at Crystal Bay in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Pseudorhombus malayanus, Gymnothorax meleagris, Balistoides viridescens, Phyllidia varicosa, and Chromodoris magnifica. Pseudorhombus malayanus, Gymnothorax meleagris, Balistoides viridescens, Phyllidia varicosa, and Chromodoris magnifica are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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