Amed Pyramids is a visually interesting reef dive located almost straight out from Bali Dive Cove. The site offers a mix of marine life and distinctive underwater features within a compact dive area, making it a memorable dive without needing to go deep or far from shore.
The site takes its name from hollow concrete pyramid structures placed on the seabed by local fishermen in the early 1990s as part of local reef enhancement efforts. Over time, these pyramids have become part of the surrounding reef environment and now support an abundance of marine life across the site.
Amed Pyramids is a rewarding dive because it offers a lot within a single site. The pyramids are spread across the area alongside a natural reef, so there’s something to explore throughout the dive.
There is often a current present here, depending on the tides, which can turn the dive into a gentle drift. This movement brings in marine life and creates changing conditions that make repeat dives feel different each time.
It’s a site we return to often because it consistently delivers variety and interesting encounters.
What marine life can you see?
Marine life is abundant and diverse. Divers regularly encounter:
Schools of snapper, surgeonfish, fusiliers and triggerfish
Nudibranchs and other macro life
Shrimp, crabs and small critters
Octopus and cuttlefish
Moray eels, ribbon eels and snake eels
Blue-spotted stingrays
Garden eels dotted across the sandy areas
Hawksbill and green turtles are frequently spotted, and with a bit of luck, you may also see giant barracuda, reef sharks or giant trevally moving through the area.
It’s one of our favourite dive sites for a reason.
📍 Location: Amed
🚤🚶♀️Entry: Shore or boat
👎🏽 Depth: Shallow to approximately 22 metres
🤿 Experience level: Certified divers
🐠 Dive type: Reef dive, with the possibility of drift depending on conditions
At Bali Dive Cove, we typically organise two dives per day, pairing sites that work well together based on location, conditions and experience level.
Amed Pyramids is most often combined with Jemeluk Drop Off, creating a balanced dive day that includes both reef and wall diving. It is also regularly included as part of the PADI Advanced Open Water course, often as a drift dive.
Our guides dive Amed Pyramids regularly and know the site well, allowing us to plan the dive in a way that suits conditions and the group.
Interested in diving Amed Pyramids? Contact us to check availability
If you are interested in diving Amed Pyramids during your time in Amed, get in touch and we can advise whether it’s a good fit for your experience level and dive plans.
📍 Amed, East Bali
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📧 balidivecove@gmail.com
Yes. Amed Pyramids is usually dived by certified divers, but it can be included in certain training dives when conditions allow.
The site ranges from shallow water to around 22 metres, allowing for a variety of dive profiles depending on experience and conditions.
Yes. Amed Pyramids is often included as part of a multi-dive day with other local sites, such as Jemeluk Drop Off.
Turtles are frequently seen at Amed Pyramids, which is why the nearby snorkelling area is often referred to locally as Turtle Point. While sightings can never be guaranteed, hawksbill and green turtles are commonly spotted here.
There is often some current at Amed Pyramids, which can vary depending on tides and conditions. This can create a gentle drift dive on some days, and is one of the reasons the site is generally better suited to certified divers.
Most dives at Amed Pyramids last around an hour, depending on depth, conditions and air consumption.
Amed Pyramids can be dived from shore or by boat. Shore dives usually involve swimming out and back, while boat dives are done using traditional jukung boats and often allow for a drift-style dive, finishing wherever the dive ends rather than returning to the entry point.
Is Amed Pyramids suitable for underwater photography?
The site offers a wide range of marine life and underwater features, making it an interesting site for wide-angle reef scenes and marine life photography.
