Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bali, Indonesia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bali...

Bali is an island in Indonesia. It is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands island group. The water temperature around Bali has low variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 26.4°C (79.5°F) in July up to 29.6°C (85.3°F) in the month of December, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is early winter, since Bali is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Bali?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Bali is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Bali?

There are not too many surf spots close to Bali. A spot that might be worth checking out is Balian, which is about 21.9km (15.7miles) away from Bali. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Balian and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Bali are Medewi, which is ca 25.2km (15.7miles) away, and Pererenan, located approximately 28.8km (17.9miles) from Bali.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Bali. A good beach nearby is Lovina Beach, which is just 8.2km (5.1miles) away from Bali. Another good beach near Bali is Canggu Beach, 29.3km (18.2miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Bali?

The average water temperature around Bali is extremely warm, around 28°C (83°F), with only little changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. This is why a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Bali. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for abnormal windy conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Bali can be particularly intense.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Bali?

Diving and fishing conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (76-85°F). The following fish like to hang out in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Bali: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bali...

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