Jemeluk Drop Off, also known as Jemeluk Wall, is one of Amed’s best-known and most versatile dive sites. The dive begins along a coral-covered reef plateau before transitioning into a steeper drop-off.
The wall begins at around 12 metres and slopes into deeper water, creating a strong sense of depth while still allowing recreational divers to remain within comfortable limits.
Jemeluk Drop Off offers a balanced dive profile. The shallow reef sections provide colour, coral growth and marine life, while the wall adds visual scale and variety.
The site works well for a wide range of divers. It can be enjoyed as a relaxed reef dive or explored along the wall for a slightly more engaging profile.
It is also a strong site for underwater photography, offering wide-angle wall scenery as well as macro opportunities along the reef top.
Marine life at Jemeluk Drop Off is varied and active. Divers regularly encounter:
Schools of bigmouth mackerel are one of the more memorable sights along the drop-off, with turtles sometimes cruising the wall. When dived from shore, common seahorses are occasionally found in the shallower reef areas.
The combination of reef plateau and wall structure makes this one of Amed’s most consistently enjoyable dive sites.
To kick start our honeymoon we decided to get our scuba diving certifications. We managed to do the open water and the advanced open water in 6 days (including 1 rest day). We did night dives, sunrise dives, shipwreck, drift and deep and lots more. Really good fun and Amed has enough to explore for both courses.
Wow, Wow, Wow! Could not recommend any other place to go if you are looking at diving in Amed. Myself and my friend completed our Advanced Open Water course (followed by a number of fun dives), with Wayan and the team at Bali Dive Cove. The whole experience was seamless!
At Bali Dive Cove, we organise two or more dives per day, pairing sites based on location, conditions and experience level. We typically meet at 8am at the dive centre before driving approximately 5 minutes to the dive site. For sites closer to the dive centre, we return between dives for refreshments and a short break. After two dives, we usually finish around lunchtime.
Jemeluk Drop Off may be incorporated into Open Water or Advanced Open Water dives.
Yes. The shallow reef areas close to shore are suitable for snorkelling when sea conditions are calm. Snorkellers can often observe coral formations, reef fish and occasionally turtles without needing to swim far from the beach.
Most dives at Jemeluk Drop Off last between 40 and 60 minutes depending on the dive profile, depth and individual air consumption. Shallower profiles along the reef plateau can sometimes allow for longer dive times.
Yes. The vertical wall, colourful coral growth and schooling reef fish provide strong wide-angle photography opportunities when visibility is good. The shallow reef plateau also offers smaller subjects and macro photography possibilities.
Yes. Jemeluk Drop Off is a popular night dive site in Amed. After dark many marine species become more active, and divers may see octopus, shrimp, crabs and hunting reef fish moving across the reef and wall.
Current at Jemeluk Drop Off is usually mild within the bay but can vary depending on tides and sea conditions. On some days there may be a gentle movement of water along the wall, though it is rarely strong.
Beginners typically remain on the reef plateau and upper sections of the wall where depth and conditions are more manageable. Because the site sits within Jemeluk Bay it is generally more sheltered than exposed coastal dive sites, making it comfortable to dive when conditions are calm.
The reef begins in shallow water at around 5 metres before gradually reaching the edge of the drop-off. From there the wall descends to approximately 35 metres within recreational limits, with deeper sections extending further beyond.
Jemeluk Drop Off can be dived either from shore or by boat. Shore dives involve entering from Jemeluk Beach and swimming out across the shallow reef before reaching the drop-off, while boat dives provide direct access to the wall and allow divers to begin the dive immediately at the main feature.
Interested in diving Jemeluk Drop Off? Contact us to check availability. If you would like to include Jemeluk Drop Off in your dive plans, get in touch and we can advise on the best way to dive it based on your experience level and schedule.
