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Eco friendly dive resort offering dive trips to the best sites of Nusa Penida and Lembongan.

05/11/2026

Can one dive Manta Point (or Manta Bay or Labyrinth) with an Open Water Diver certification? The answer is yes - any certified diver can dive there, ocean conditions permitting of course, provided the diver has been in the water (diving) within the last 6 months.
There is no minimal logged dive count required for Manta Point. A number of cleaning stations where reef manta rays congregate sit shallow, typically between 10 and 15 meters, well inside standard recreational limits for open water divers.
What truly matters here is recency and comfort in moving water.
Manta Point is located on the exposed southern coastline of the island, where open ocean swell and surge roll across the shallow reef. If you have dived within the last 6 months, your buoyancy instincts, ear equalisation, and trim are probably still ok. That confidence allows you to hold your position along the rocky perimeter without fighting the surge, creating a calm environment where a manta ray in Nusa Penida will comfortably glide in close, banking hard to reveal the distinctive black spot patterns on its white belly.
If you are an Open Water diver with a few dives and have been out of the water for more than 6 months, a pool refresher is required before heading out. Spending time in the training pool to review mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control and weighting ensures your skills are up to date before you drop into the ocean.

📷 Arkadiy Almendieiev

04/11/2026

Something built specifically for divers who want to progress rather than just collect bottom time is on the way.
While peak holiday periods draw crowds for quick check-box dives, the months between November and March bring a completely different rhythm to diving in Nusa Penida. Water temperatures rise to a comfortable 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, boat traffic clears out across major sites, and the island’s legendary drift conditions turn into an open-water classroom.
SKILL-UP Season is designed around dedicated progression across every level:
Laying strong foundations for new divers in controlled, unhurried environments.
Dialing in buoyancy, trim, and gas management to ride currents with confidence.
Stepping into professional development and advanced rescue readiness.
If you have been looking to build genuine comfort and technical control in dynamic water, stay tuned. Detailed programs and seasonal training updates are dropping soon from Pure Dive Resort.

03/11/2026

Camouflage reaches an artistic peak when an ornate ghost pipefish settles along the reef.
While Nusa Penida is mostly famous for high-energy drift dives and giant pelagics, the island’s marine environment is equally remarkable for its versatility.
The ornate ghost pipefish you see in this video is one of the ocean’s greatest masters of disguise. With delicate, fringed dermal flaps and spiked fins, it mimics the exact texture and coloration of feather stars (crinoids) or branching hydroids. Hovering almost motionless in a characteristic head-down position, it sways gently with the surge, perfectly blending into its surroundings while using its tubular snout to ambush microscopic crustaceans.
Spotting these masterfully concealed creatures while scuba diving Nusa Penida requires patience, steady breathing, and an eye for tiny, subtle movements. It is a striking reminder that diving in Nusa Penida offers far more than just the big blue - slowing down reveals layers of intricate macro life that many divers swim straight past.

📷 Arkadiy Almendieiev

02/11/2026

While peak tourism focuses on mola mola months, experienced divers know that November to March offers some of the finest diving in Nusa Penida.
This period brings warm water between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, exceptional visibility untouched by river runoff, and significantly fewer boats across the reefs. Instead of crowded surface intervals and rushing through sites, these quieter months create ideal conditions to build real comfort and competence in current.
Swipe through the slides to see why SKILL-UP Season changes the way you experience Nusa Penida:
Ocean conditions: Warm seas, thriving coral walls, and resident manta rays without the high-season boat traffic.
The current classroom: Learn to read flow and maintain effortless trim with smaller group sizes and dedicated instructor focus.
Pure Dive setup: Owner-operated standards, a dedicated on-site training pool, custom dive boats, and transparent all-inclusive pricing.
Whether you want to sharpen your buoyancy, explore night dives, or step into professional training, check the slides for full details and head to the contact link in our bio to plan your season.

01/11/2026

When is the best time of the year to see an ocean sunfish while scuba diving Nusa Penida?
The recognized peak season typically spans from July through October, driven by the strong southeast monsoon. During these months, intense upwellings push cold, nutrient-rich water up from the deep trenches of the Lombok Strait, dropping reef temperatures below 22 degrees Celsius. These deep thermoclines encourage sunfish (predominantly Mola alexandrini) to ascend to recreational depth at the sites like Toyapakeh, Buyuk, Gamat Bay and many others to visit bannerfish cleaning stations.
What many divers do not realize is that sightings keep happening across all twelve months of the year around the island, though more random and with less frequency. Sunfish inhabit the deep pelagic zones surrounding Bali year-round; outside the classic season, their appearances are simply more sporadic and opportunistic rather than concentrated around predictable thermocline patterns.
Rather than relying purely on a calendar window, catching a glimpse of a mola mola in Nusa Penida often comes down to localized conditions - tide phases, water flow, and deep current shifts that draw these oceanic wanderers up toward the reef edge.

📷 Arkadiy Almendieiev

31/10/2026

We, divers, often judge a dive site by its maximum depth, but staying shallow around some sites in Nusa Penida might reveal cool critters.
Sheltered, sunlit plateaus at sites like Gamat Bay, Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, and Malibu Point offer far more than just safety stop scenery. In shallow water between 5 and 12 meters, warm temperatures, ambient sunlight, and calm conditions create an ideal habitat for intricate macro partnerships that go completely unnoticed during fast, deep drifts.
A prime example is this tiny emperor shrimp, measuring barely 7 to 8 millimeters, crawling the textured body of a giant sea cucumber. This commensal relationship gives the tiny crustacean two critical advantages: free transportation across the substrate and constant access to organic food particles kicked up by the host echinoderm, all while living in plain sight without causing any harm.
Shallow diving in Nusa Penida rewards divers with extended bottom times, vibrant natural light, and the opportunity to observe complex symbiotic behavior at an unhurried pace. Sometimes the most remarkable scenes in scuba diving Nusa Penida happen just a few meters beneath the surface.

📷 Arkadiy Almendieiev

30/10/2026

Do manta rays get bothered by the presence of scuba divers? The short answer is no - provided divers respect the code of conduct.

Reef manta rays possess the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish, showing distinct situational awareness and curiosity. When scuba diving Nusa Penida, whether at Manta Point, Manta Bay or Labyrinth, these pelagics visit shallow reefs for essential routines: cleaning parasites at coral stations and feeding in plankton-rich currents. They do not view divers as a threat unless human behavior gives them a reason to.
When dive teams adhere to established guidelines, mantas remain completely indifferent to their presence, often making repeated, unhurried passes right above them:
- Staying low along the reef perimeter prevents blocking the cleaning station, allowing cleaner wrasse and rays to interact without hesitation.
- Refraining from swimming directly beneath an animal keeps exhaust bubbles from hitting its sensitive belly and sensory pores.
- Giving the ray clear, unobstructed lanes into open water ensures it never feels boxed in or pressured.
- Avoiding chasing or erratic movements signals calm, non-predatory intent.

Disruption only happens when people try to touch, crowd, or pursue them. When divers hold stationary, neutral trim and let the encounter happen on the animal’s terms, a manta ray in Nusa Penida will comfortably carry on with its natural life as if the divers were simply part of the surrounding seascape.

📷 Arkadiy Almendieiev

29/10/2026

Between November and March, diving in Nusa Penida transitions into one of the most rewarding training windows of the year.
Water temperatures sit comfortably at 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, rain rarely impacts underwater visibility, and fewer boats on the water mean quiet dive sites and uncrowded reef slopes. Instead of just collecting dive logs, this season is built around purposeful progression - using Nusa Penida’s dynamic currents and clear drop-offs as the ultimate training ground.
Swipe through to see the three training pathways available this season at Pure Dive Resort:
Start: First Breath - Beginner programs designed for complete newcomers, from first-time confined water sessions to full SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Build: Current Lab - Advanced skill tuning focused on mastering trim, mastering neutral buoyancy, cutting air consumption, and learning how to ride current with total control instead of fighting it.
Go Further: Professional Training - Career development pathways including Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Instructor Training Courses (ITC) for divers stepping into leadership roles.
Whether you are taking your very first breath underwater or refining technique in high-flow water, seasonal conditions and tailored training allow you to progress with complete confidence. Check the slides for full details or head to the link in bio to explore the programs.

Address

Pure Dive Resort, Jalan Ped-Buyuk, Ped, Nusa Penida
Klungkung
80771

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:00 - 19:00
Sunday	08:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+628113999852

Website

https://www.purediveresort.com/

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