12/03/2026
We love to find the giant ocean sunfish on our dives! Nusa Penida is one of the top five places in the world to travel and reliably see mola! ๐
Mola are here year-around but most commonly seen between July and November at a number of dive sites around the island. We are already counting the months until they return! ๐
Most people refer to these ocean giants as mola mola. However, "mola mola" is a specific species of this fish (there are three species). Here in Nusa Penida the most common is the Mola Alexandrini. This is the mola we usually encounter during "mola season." They are so exciting to see on a dive as this species can grow even heavier than mola mola (up to 2700kg!). ๐
Make plans to come blow bubbles with us (and the mola) this season! ๐