Lean Wall is an advanced wall dive site located near Lean village, around five kilometres along the Amed coastline from Bali Dive Cove. It is known for steep walls, strong coral coverage and regular current.
The dive begins on a sandy slope before reaching a series of walls that drop away into deeper water. These vertical sections are densely covered in corals, sponges and sea fans, creating an impressive underwater landscape.
Lean Wall is dived for its structure and marine life. The current moving along the wall brings nutrients and, at times, larger fish into the area.
This gives the site a very different feel from more sheltered Amed dives. Most of the interest lies directly along the wall, allowing divers to move slowly and focus on the reef rather than covering long distances.
For experienced divers who enjoy wall diving with movement and depth, Lean Wall is a rewarding choice.
Marine life at Lean Wall is closely linked to current and structure. Divers regularly encounter:
On days with favourable current, schooling fish and larger pelagic species may move through the blue beyond the reef.
On stronger current days, larger pelagic species may move through the blue beyond the wall.
The combination of vertical terrain and moving water gives this site a dynamic and engaging character.
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 typically organise two to three dives per day. Lean Wall is included when conditions are suitable and the group has the appropriate experience level. Access can be from shore or by boat, depending on preference and current. We begin at 8am at the dive center and two-dive days usually finish around lunchtime, while three dives conclude at approximately 2pm.
Lean Wall may be incorporated into Advanced Open Water or Deep Specialty dives when appropriate.
Most dives at Lipah Beach last between 40 and 60 minutes depending on the depth of the dive, the planned route and each diver’s air consumption. Shallower profiles can sometimes allow for longer dive times.
Juvenile white-tip reef sharks are occasionally seen resting beneath coral formations or within sheltered reef areas, usually in the deeper sections of the dive site. Sightings are not guaranteed but are an exciting possibility during a dive here.
Dive times at Lean Wall usually range between 40 and 60 minutes depending on the dive profile, depth and air consumption. Shallower profiles or drift conditions can sometimes allow for longer bottom times.
Yes. The vertical wall structure, large sea fans and schooling reef fish create strong opportunities for wide-angle underwater photography when visibility is good. Photographers may also find interesting macro subjects along the reef surface and within small crevices.
Lean Wall is deeper and more exposed than many of the coral reef sites around Amed. Instead of a gentle reef slope, the site features a dramatic vertical drop-off with large sea fans and stronger currents, creating a very different dive experience.
Lean Wall can be accessed from shore or by boat, depending on conditions and the dive plan. As a shore dive, there is a swim of around 10 minutes before you reach the wall.
The wall begins at approximately 18 metres and drops down to around 40 metres and deeper. Most recreational dives remain within safe limits between roughly 18 and 30 metres, depending on certification level and dive plan.
Yes. Lean Wall can experience mild to moderate current depending on tides and sea conditions. When present, the current can move along the wall and create a comfortable drift, allowing divers to follow the reef while observing marine life.
No. Lean Wall is generally recommended for Advanced and more experienced divers due to its depth and the possibility of moderate current. Divers should be comfortable managing buoyancy near a wall environment and maintaining awareness of depth while exploring the site.
Interested in diving Lean Wall? If Lean Wall sounds like a good fit for your experience level, get in touch and we can advise whether conditions are suitable during your stay.
