Babi Island

Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Depth

50m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Babi Island

Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Depth

50m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Babi Island

Although this island was hit hard by the tsunami this is still a great dive. The reef wall is in perfect condition. Visibility is usually about 15 meters but occasionally it is possible to see the sea floor (at about 50 meters) from the surface. Occupants of the reef wall include parrotfish, damselfish, snappers, and angelfish. One can also see a few species of moray eel and ribbon eels. The wall is covered with many sponges and soft corals and resident colourful crinoids sometimes jump off the wall in order to attach themselves to the wetsuits of divers who get too close. Red and blue sea apples are also common. There are fantastic gorgonian sea fans at this site, the largest found at depths of 35 meters and deeper. This dive is great as a drift dive because of the strong currents.

Babi Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 23%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 48m / 24%

O₂

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Marine Life

Angelfish
Damselfish
Parrotfish
Snappers

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Dive Site Hazards

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.
Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.
Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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