Tanjung Sari

Sumatra, Indonesia

Depth

20m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Tanjung Sari

Sumatra, Indonesia

Depth

20m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Tanjung Sari

This site is situated at the mouth of Padang Bai. A long rocky formation is extending out from Silayukti point (in the south of Tanjung Sari), but the roll-off is basically gentle. The reef forms short sections of wall at the very end of the Turtle's neck point and just where the channel begins off Tanjung Sari, however most of this area is a sloping reef that thins out and goes out to sand at about 20 meters below the surface. This site is excellent for sharks including unusual sharks, as well many uncommon and peculiar smaller animals such as nudibranch, shrimps, crabs, squids and octopus. White tip shark tend to swim around fifteen meters down.

Tanjung Sari Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Reef, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

12% at 18m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Turtle
White Tip Reef Shark
Wobbegong Shark

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.
Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.
Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

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.

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.

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