Amed Wall Dive Site
Bali, Indonesia · Near Amed
Overview
Amed is a string of fishing villages along Bali's east coast, south of Tulamben. The Amed Wall runs along the coast in front of the village of Jemeluk Bay, offering an accessible wall dive with healthy coral and easy shore entry.
The wall drops from about 5 metres to beyond 40 metres, with a coral-covered slope that transitions into a steeper drop-off. The site is protected from the worst of the swell by the bay's geography, making it a reliable option when conditions elsewhere are rough.
Amed has developed as a quieter, more relaxed alternative to the Tulamben dive scene. The wall here doesn't have the dramatic topography of Menjangan or the wreck appeal of Tulamben, but it offers consistent, pleasant diving with good marine life and significantly fewer divers.
Marine Life at Amed Wall
The wall hosts a healthy mix of hard and soft corals, with gorgonian fans on the deeper sections. Resident marine life includes hawksbill turtles, reef sharks (mostly white-tips sleeping in crevices during the day), leaf scorpionfish, various nudibranchs, and the usual collection of reef fish.
Schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish patrol the wall, and garden eels occupy the sandy areas at the base. Ghost pipefish appear seasonally in the gorgonians. The shallow reef top has excellent hard coral coverage with anemone colonies and their resident clownfish.
On the sand at the base of the wall, look for flying gurnards, blue-spotted stingrays, and occasionally ribbon eels.
Dive Conditions
Shore entry from the beach at Jemeluk Bay. The walk in is easier than Tulamben — sand and small pebbles rather than large volcanic rocks. Some operators also offer boat entry for a short ride to the wall.
Current is typically mild, occasionally moderate. The wall faces east, so morning dives get the best light. Visibility is usually 10-20 metres, occasionally better. The site is sheltered enough to dive in most conditions.
⚓ Divemaster Notes
Jemeluk Bay is the best wall section. Start at the south end and drift north along the wall. The coral coverage improves as you go, with the best gorgonians between 15-25 metres.
This is a great site for newer divers to practise wall diving skills. The wall isn't sheer vertical — it's a steep slope with plenty of places to rest and maintain depth control. Good training ground before tackling Menjangan's verticals or Nusa Penida's conditions.
The Japanese shipwreck at the south end of Amed (separate dive) is worth doing if you have time. It's a small wreck at 12 metres, less impressive than the Liberty, but uncrowded and photogenic.
Combine Amed diving with a couple of days in the village. It's one of the most relaxed places on Bali's coast, and the sunsets over Mount Agung from here are ridiculous.
How to Get to Amed Wall
Amed is on Bali's east coast, about 2.5 hours from the airport. The drive follows the coast road past Candidasa. Alternatively, it's 30 minutes south of Tulamben if you're staying there.
Amed has a good range of budget-to-midrange accommodation, with several dive resorts directly on the beach with house reef access. It's a worthwhile base for exploring both the Amed and Tulamben sites.
Gear Recommendations
Standard tropical setup. Camera with versatile zoom or two-lens option. Torch for crevice exploration. Nothing unusual needed.
Recommended Dive Operators
Euro Dive Amed, Jukung Dive, and Adventure Divers Bali are established Amed-based operators. Quality of guiding and gear maintenance varies more in Amed than in Tulamben — check reviews.
Liveaboard Options
Not a liveaboard destination.
