Toyapakeh
Right in front of Toyapakeh harbour at the north end of the deep channel between Penida and Ceningan. A shallow coral plateau at 5–12 m with huge bommies steps down to a wall that reaches 30–40 m, dressed with gorgonians, giant sponges and soft corals. Expect clouds of reef fish, red-tooth triggerfish, batfish and trevally, macro in the crevices, and in season Mola Mola at a cleaning station around 40 m. Usually a gentle drift, but currents can switch quickly.
Facts
- Region: Bali
- Area: Nusa Penida & Lembongan
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall, drift
- Coordinates: -8.6744, 115.4829
- Highlights: coral pillars and bommies, gorgonian sea fans, Mola Mola cleaning station (~40 m, seasonal), marble rays, red-tooth triggerfish, giant trevally, batfish, pygmy seahorse, nudibranchs
- Tips: Beginners stay on the plateau; the wall and deeper canyons are for experienced divers. Stay close to your guide when the current changes.