Lipah Beach, also known as Lipah Bay, is a gently sloping house reef dive site located in Amed. Known for calm conditions and consistent marine life, it offers a relaxed and versatile dive experience.
The reef begins shallow and gradually slopes deeper, allowing divers to explore comfortably at their own pace. It is equally popular for diving and snorkelling, particularly in the colourful shallower coral sections.
Lipah Beach stands out for how much it offers in one location. Shallow coral gardens, sandy patches and deeper reef sections combine to create a dive that suits a wide range of experience levels.
The site is particularly well known for turtle sightings and, along with Amed Pyramids, is one of the more reliable places in the area to encounter them. In the shallows, the reef is calm and colourful, while deeper sections attract larger fish and slightly more movement.
It works well for relaxed dives, repeat dives and mixed-experience groups, making it a dependable choice in Amed.
Marine life at Lipah Beach is varied and accessible. Divers regularly encounter:
Turtles are one of the highlights here and are frequently seen feeding calmly along the reef. Marine life varies by depth, with plenty to discover both shallow and deeper along the slope.
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. We meet at the dive centre at 8am before heading to the dive site. Lipah Beach is located around a 10-minute drive from the centre and is accessed as a shore dive. It can be included as part of a relaxed Amed diving day, with two-dive trips usually finishing around lunchtime and three dives concluding at approximately 2pm.
Lipah Beach can be used for Open Water training dives or included in the Advanced Open Water and speciality training courses.
Yes. Lipah Beach pairs well with several other Amed dive sites as part of a two or three dive day. Common combinations include Amed Pyramids, Jemeluk Drop Off and other nearby reef sites to create a varied and relaxed dive schedule.
Current at Lipah Beach is usually mild, making it comfortable for relaxed reef dives. However, conditions can vary depending on tides and weather, and dives are always planned based on the conditions of the day.
The site ranges from shallow reef areas starting at around 5 metres down to approximately 30 metres depending on the dive profile. Most recreational dives explore the mid-depth sections of the reef where coral growth and marine life are most active.
Yes. The shallow reef, sandy entry and generally calm conditions make Lipah Beach a popular snorkelling location when the sea is settled. Snorkellers can often see reef fish, coral formations and sometimes turtles without needing to swim far from shore.
Yes. Lipah Beach is one of the more reliable dive sites in Amed for turtle sightings. Green turtles are often seen grazing along the reef or resting among coral formations, particularly in the shallower sections of the site.
Yes. Lipah Beach is suitable for divers of all levels. The shallow, sheltered reef areas provide calm conditions that are ideal for beginner divers building confidence, while the deeper sections of the reef offer additional interest for more experienced divers.
Interested in diving Lipah Beach? Contact us to check availability. If you would like to include Lipah Beach in your dive plans, get in touch and we can recommend the best way to dive it based on your experience level and overall schedule.
