Lipah Bay dive site description
Lipah Bay is often described as one one Amed most complete coral reef.
Entry is from a sandy shore that leads into a slope alive with coral blocks, pinnacles, and sponge gardens. When heading right, you’re treated to healthy reef and coral nursery teeming with fish.
This site is ideal for multiple dives, as its topography and sightings shift subtly with every visit. From its shallow coral gardens to deeper shelves, Lipah offers a relaxing yet engaging dive experience for all levels.
It's also a great place for snorkelers to spot green turtles, and also for mixed-experience groups, making it a favorite among families and photographers alike.
Common sighting in Lipah Bay
Lipah Bay is a marine mosaic. Expect to see green turtles grazing on algae, blue-spotted stingrays gliding across the sand, and lionfish hovering in coral shadows.
Anemonefish colonies and nudibranchs pepper the reef, while the deeper zones also knows as shark point occasionally shelter juvenile white-tip reef sharks beneath table corals at 30 meters depth.
Large coral pinnacles attract fusiliers and butterflyfish, and the site’s colors are especially stunning in natural light. Lipah is a dream for those who love coral diversity and fish-rich scenes without strong currents.
Lipah Bay
Colorful, calm, and teeming with life, Lipah Bay is a diver’s favorite for both reef exploration and critter hunting.
Location:
Amed
Depth:
Max. 40m | Avg. 12m
Dive Type:
Artificial reef, Coral Reef, Shore dive, Coral garden
Difficulty:
All levels, Beginner level
