Batu Kelebit

Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Depth

30m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Batu Kelebit

Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Depth

30m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Batu Kelebit

15 minutes from Tulamben Bay by Jukung (a traditional fishing boat with a maximum capacity of 3 divers) there are two large underwater boulders. They lie just offshore from a point which is marked by a crest of lava. This site consists of steep ridges covered in many varieties of hard coral, sea fans, fire coral and sponges with sandy areas in between. The colour of sand at this site differs from that at Tulamben Bay. Batu Kelebit is even richer in fish and invertebrate life than Tulamben Bay. Because of the steepness of the site (as well as the abundant amounts of plankton in the water), it is likely that you will observe large pelagic fish such as manta rays, schools of barracuda, and dogtooth tuna. You will always see white tip reef sharks at this site. The visibility at this site is excellent, which makes up for the cold temperature (due to the fact that Batu Kelebit receives deep offshore water). The current is northwest but you can get protection from the ridges at the site.

Batu Kelebit Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

16% at 28m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Barracuda
Reef Sharks

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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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