Locations · Nusa Penida · Sunset Point
★ · Calm reef · Sheltered side · Nusa Lembongan · SW coast

Sunset Point

A sheltered reef on the southwest coast of Nusa Lembongan — the calm-water alternative when the rest of Penida is blown out. Healthy hard coral, easy drift, turtle sightings routine.

Also known as Sunset Cove · Lembongan SW
Story
Difficulty★ Easy
Depth5m → 20m
TypeCalm reef · Sheltered side
Visibility15–25m
Water24–29°C
Best seasonYear-round
GPS 8°43'29"S · 115°25'12"E · Area Nusa Lembongan · SW coast · Aliases Sunset Cove · Lembongan SW
The story

The plan-B when the swell is up.

Sunset Point is on the sheltered southwest coast of Nusa Lembongan. When the Indian Ocean swell shuts down Manta Point or rough seas close Blue Corner, this site stays diveable — calm water, easy reef, healthy hard coral.

Not a headline dive, but a reliable one. Turtle sightings are routine, and the late-afternoon light on this side of the island is the best on a Penida day-trip.

"The dive when the others can't go."

Often the dive that saves the day. We rotate to Sunset Point when surface conditions force the cancellation of other sites.

Topography

How the dive unfolds.

A sheltered coral reef on the lee side of Nusa Lembongan. Calm water, easy navigation, late-afternoon sun rays.

★ OPEN WATER · 0–18m ★ ★ ADVANCED · 18–30m ★ ★ ★ TECH ZONE · 30m+ ★ SAFETY STOP · 5m SURFACE ENTRY · BOAT 10m 20m 30m 40m 50m REEF DEEP BLUE 20m+ · open ocean DIVE PATH DESCENT · 5m CORAL GARDEN · 12m DEEPEST · 20m SAFETY STOP 5m · 3 min EXIT · BOAT 8°43'29"S · 115°25'12"E · estimated profile · 13 samples

Plan a typical 60 min easy dive: negative entry, descend to 10–12 m on the reef, explore the coral garden, ascend gradually, safety stop at 5 m.

Marine life · what you might see

The ocean's not a zoo.

Sightings are pure chance — current, season, time of day, and luck. Below is what divers spot at this site, but no operator can guarantee any specific encounter on any specific dive.

Hawksbill turtle 85%
Hard coral garden 100%
Butterflyfish 95%
Damselfish 100%
Cleaner shrimp 70%

Always-presentHawksbill turtles, hard coral garden, butterflyfish, damselfish.

Sometimes-presentEagle ray, octopus, blue-spotted stingray.

Practical

What you need.

01 · Cert

Certification

OW-friendly. Good first dive of a Penida day.

02 · Entry

Entry · Distance

Boat dive. 30–45 min by speedboat from Sanur or Padang Bai. Negative entry on current days.

03 · Flow

Currents

Mild. Most sheltered of the Penida sites.

04 · When

Best time of day

Late afternoon (15:00–17:00) for the best light. Otherwise any slack-tide window works.

05 · Gear

Gear

Standard scuba kit. SMB mandatory on every Penida dive. 5 mm wetsuit recommended Aug–Oct (cold thermocline).

Ready?

Dive Sunset Point
on a Nusa Penida safari.

All-inclusive: flights, transfers, villa, dives, food, marine fees. Two-tank Nusa Penida day with this site as part of the rotation.