Batu Mandi

Bangka Island pinnacle dive famous for giant frogfish encounters.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is part of a Bangka day trip. It offers the chance to encounter giant frogfish, an exciting highlight for divers. While specific details about depth and location are limited, this area presents a unique opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The visibility may vary depending on conditions, but the potential for wildlife encounters makes it worthwhile.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

macro photographypinnaclecoral reefboat divefrogfishcritters

Marine Life

giant frogfishpygmy seahorsenudibranchghost pipefishsoft coralsscorpionfishlionfishanthias

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires good buoyancy control to spot cryptic and delicate macro life.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.0°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

Loading reviews...