Crystal Bay (Nusa Penida)

The best-known mola site in Bali. Cold upwelling in the dry season brings ocean sunfish up to diveable depths, but the same water is cold and the currents can be fierce, so it is an advanced, thermocline-prone dive.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Prime ocean sunfish (Mola) site, roughly July-November
  • Cold thermoclines, reported near 19°C
  • Strong, shifting currents including down-currents

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.