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Tulamben Drop-Off

Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A volcanic wall near Tulamben descending from shallow water into depths beyond recreational limits.

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WaterMarine
AccessCommonly shore accessed with local guidance; approximate entry-area marker, not for navigation.
ExperienceOpen Water for shallow routes; Advanced or technical qualification for depth-specific plans
Maximum depthWall begins shallow and extends beyond 200 ft / 60 m; remain within training and plan
Best seasonYear-round subject to monsoon, swell, current, marine-park rules, temporary closures and operator decisions.
VisibilityVariable with season, rainfall, plankton, current, surge and local sea state.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
White barrel sponge photographed underwater at the Tulamben Drop-Off in Bali, Indonesia.
A white barrel sponge at the Tulamben Drop-Off.Tilonaut; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Source ↗
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-8.28500, 115.59400
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Volcanic wall, corals, gorgonians, macro life and depth-varied routes.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm exact entry, route, certification requirements, current, weather, park rules and temporary restrictions with a qualified local operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Uneven shore entry, current, deep water and decompression risk if limits are exceeded.

At the site

Facilities and support

No guaranteed onsite facilities; support is shore-, park- or operator-based.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.