California Dreaming Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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California Dreaming is a renowned dive site located in the Lembeh Strait, known for its rich biodiversity and unique critter life. The site offers excellent opportunities for macro photography and encounters with various marine species.

Diving at California Dreaming typically involves exploring sandy bottoms and rocky outcrops, where divers can find an array of fascinating marine life including nudibranchs, frogfish, and various crustaceans. The dive is often characterized by slow drifts along the substrate, allowing divers to take their time and observe the intricate details of the underwater ecosystem.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use macro lenses for close-up shots, focus on lighting and composition to capture the vibrant colors of marine life.

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