Diving in Lombok & Gili Islands

Explore 279 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.6°C
  • February: 29.3°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.1°C
  • May: 29.9°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 28.5°C
  • August: 28.3°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 30.1°C
  • December: 30.1°C

Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands

Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Lombok & Gili Islands

Lombok & Gili Islands has 11 beginner, 1 intermediate, 2 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Lombok & Gili Islands

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Lombok & Gili Islands

  • Bali Barat - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Baluran - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Pulau Moyo - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • KK Gili Sulat dan Gili Lawang - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Gita Nada - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Nusa Penida - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • PKK-001 Sumenep - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • PKK-001 Teluk Bumbang Kuta - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Pulau Kramat, Bedil dan Temudong - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • PKK-019 TP Penyu Tatar Sepang - Lunyuk - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Buleleng - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • PKK-043 Banyuwangi - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KK Gili Balu - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KK Karangasem - Marine Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • KKP-03 Kuta Badung - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP-04 Kuta Selatan Badung - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • kk Pulau Medang - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP-07 Semawang Denpasar - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKP-05 Serangan Denpasar - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • KKM Teluk Benoa - Maritime Park (IUCN Category III)

Getting to Lombok & Gili Islands - Nearest Airports

  • Lombok International Airport (LOP), Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah) - 64 km away, approx 85 min travel time
  • Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Kuta, Badung - 79 km away, approx 101 min travel time
  • Juanda International Airport (SUB), Surabaya - 352 km away, approx 399 min travel time

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