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    Diving in Lombok & Gili Islands

    Diving in Lombok & Gili Islands

    Indonesia
    233 dive sites
    217 dive centres

    Why dive here

    Lombok & Gili Islands offers some of Indonesia's richest diving, with 246+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays). Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 246+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest April, May, November
    Dive sites277 sites · reef, wall, wreck
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Lombok and the Gilis, for us, offer a really satisfying mix. You’ve got the easygoing Gili vibe, where Green Sea turtles practically queue up to pose for photos, then the wilder south coast of Lombok, with its proper currents and bigger fish. We really love the contrast. The Gili Islands, especially around Gili Trawangan and Meno, are a fantastic place to just switch off and glide. You’ll drift past schools of Blue-lined Surgeonfish, watch juvenile reef sharks cruise the coral heads, and spot Olive Ridleys munching away. It's relaxed, generally clear, and perfect for a few consecutive dives. Head south to Lombok, though, and it's a different game. The currents pick up, the topography gets more dramatic, and suddenly you’re looking for pelagics. We’ve had some truly exhilarating drift dives there, eyes peeled for Silvertip sharks and even a fleeting glimpse of a Silky. Keep an eye out for the more unusual stuff too - Crescent Grunters under ledges, tiny Seastar Shrimp on their namesake hosts. The variety keeps us coming back.

    Lombok & Gili Islands Dive Site Map

    Dive sites and dive centres in Lombok & Gili Islands

    Lombok & Gili Islands Dive Sites

    277 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands

    AB29

    AB29, a motor vessel wreck off Lombok, offers a surprisingly accessible dive. We usually drop onto the superstructure, which starts around 18 metres, then work our way down the hull to the sand at 30 metres. What we really love here is how the currents, usually moderate, have sculpted the wreck, giving it a ghost ship feel. Look for the schools of batfish hanging in the open holds and the resident lionfish tucked into crevices. It's a site that suits divers who appreciate wrecks as artificial reefs, not just historical artefacts.

    Abwonderdive House Reef

    We’ve spent a lot of time on Lombok, and the Abwonderdive House Reef is one of those spots we keep coming back to. It’s a cracker of a shore dive, really. You drop in right off the beach, and it’s straight into a coral garden that starts shallow, maybe 3 metres, with a nice mix of soft and hard corals. What we really love here is the progression. You can potter around in the shallows looking for nudibranchs – we’ve found Sargassum nudibranchs and even Cobb’s winged murphydoris in the past – or you can head a bit deeper. Around 15 to 18 metres, you hit the artificial reef structures. These things are buzzing with life; we’ve seen blotchfin scorpionfish hunkered down and plenty of glassy cardinalfish flitting about. Keep an eye out for slender snake eels poking out of the sand. The current is usually pretty gentle, which makes it a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time. Visibility averages about 15 metres, which is decent enough for spotting those smaller critters. If you’re into macro, this place is gold. We always feel like we find something new here, even after multiple dives. It’s a great option for a relaxed afternoon dive or a night dive if you’re staying nearby.

    5-30m

    Abwonderdive House Reef

    We’ve spent a lot of time on Lombok, and the Abwonderdive House Reef is one of those spots we keep coming back to. It’s a cracker of a shore dive, really. You drop in right off the beach, and it’s straight into a coral garden that starts shallow, maybe 3 metres, with a nice mix of soft and hard corals. What we really love here is the progression. You can potter around in the shallows looking for nudibranchs – we’ve found Sargassum nudibranchs and even Cobb’s winged murphydoris in the past – or you can head a bit deeper. Around 15 to 18 metres, you hit the artificial reef structures. These things are buzzing with life; we’ve seen blotchfin scorpionfish hunkered down and plenty of glassy cardinalfish flitting about. Keep an eye out for slender snake eels poking out of the sand. The current is usually pretty gentle, which makes it a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time. Visibility averages about 15 metres, which is decent enough for spotting those smaller critters. If you’re into macro, this place is gold. We always feel like we find something new here, even after multiple dives. It’s a great option for a relaxed afternoon dive or a night dive if you’re staying nearby.

    Ada Reef

    Ada Reef offers a solid coral dive experience in the Gili Islands. You’ll find healthy hard and soft corals here, providing shelter for reef fish and occasional turtles cruising by. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed exploration of a typical Gili reef, especially if you prefer fewer divers around.

    Air Wall

    Air Wall, off the Gilis, offers a comfortable wall dive. We often find ourselves drifting gently along, keeping an eye out for the small giant clams tucked into the reef. You’ll definitely see lots of staghorn coral, and if you’re lucky, a whitetip reef shark might cruise by in the blue. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, good for shaking off the rust or just enjoying a calm afternoon.

    Air Wall

    Air Wall, off Gili Air, offers a real sense of scale. It’s not just a drop, it’s a proper vertical face. We start shallow, drifting over a sandy slope where we’ve often spotted Blue-spotted Stingrays nestled in the sand. Keep an eye out for those big Bumphead Parrotfish near the bommies; they’re regular residents here. The wall itself drops to a reported 19 metres, though it feels deeper sometimes with the way it just keeps going. What we love about Air Wall is the sheer density of hard corals. We’re talking Staghorn and Table corals, especially in the shallower sections, providing excellent hiding spots for smaller reef fish. Visibility averages around 17 metres, which is decent enough to appreciate the full extent of the wall. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with Whitetip Reef Sharks cruising along the base, and once, a fleeting glimpse of a Dusky Shark further out. This site is great for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a reliable chance of seeing some larger pelagics in the blue.

    Air Wall

    Air Wall, off Gili Air, offers a real sense of scale. It’s not just a drop, it’s a proper vertical face. We start shallow, drifting over a sandy slope where we’ve often spotted Blue-spotted Stingrays nestled in the sand. Keep an eye out for those big Bumphead Parrotfish near the bommies; they’re regular residents here. The wall itself drops to a reported 19 metres, though it feels deeper sometimes with the way it just keeps going. What we love about Air Wall is the sheer density of hard corals. We’re talking Staghorn and Table corals, especially in the shallower sections, providing excellent hiding spots for smaller reef fish. Visibility averages around 17 metres, which is decent enough to appreciate the full extent of the wall. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with Whitetip Reef Sharks cruising along the base, and once, a fleeting glimpse of a Dusky Shark further out. This site is great for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a reliable chance of seeing some larger pelagics in the blue.

    Alamanda

    Alamanda on Lombok’s west coast really gets us excited. It’s one of those spots we love for its sheer simplicity and unexpected finds. You jump from a local *jukung* right onto the reef crest, and the coral starts pretty much immediately. We usually drop to about 18-20 metres, hugging the wall as it curves, looking into every nook. Our favourite part is the hunt for the little things. This wall is perfect for macro fanatics. We’ve spent entire dives here just hovering, eyes peeled for Shimada's pygmy gobies tucked into crevices, or the delicate frills of a Gardiner's headshield slug inching across a coral branch. Keep an eye out for Indian seahares too, they often blend in perfectly with the algae. The table corals are impressive, sometimes hosting a blotchfin scorpionfish waiting in ambush. Visibility averages around 17 metres, which is decent, but it’s the lack of strong current that makes it so enjoyable for photography. It's a relaxed drift, often with almost no current at all, making it a fantastic site for those who prefer to take their time and really explore. The shallower parts, around 5-10 metres, are lovely for a safety stop, bathed in sunlight, with plenty of smaller wrasse darting about.

    Alamanda

    Alamanda on Lombok’s west coast really gets us excited. It’s one of those spots we love for its sheer simplicity and unexpected finds. You jump from a local *jukung* right onto the reef crest, and the coral starts pretty much immediately. We usually drop to about 18-20 metres, hugging the wall as it curves, looking into every nook. Our favourite part is the hunt for the little things. This wall is perfect for macro fanatics. We’ve spent entire dives here just hovering, eyes peeled for Shimada's pygmy gobies tucked into crevices, or the delicate frills of a Gardiner's headshield slug inching across a coral branch. Keep an eye out for Indian seahares too, they often blend in perfectly with the algae. The table corals are impressive, sometimes hosting a blotchfin scorpionfish waiting in ambush. Visibility averages around 17 metres, which is decent, but it’s the lack of strong current that makes it so enjoyable for photography. It's a relaxed drift, often with almost no current at all, making it a fantastic site for those who prefer to take their time and really explore. The shallower parts, around 5-10 metres, are lovely for a safety stop, bathed in sunlight, with plenty of smaller wrasse darting about.

    Alam Batu Housreef

    Alam Batu Housreef offers a gentle dive experience right off the coast. The shallow coral reef provides a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve seen plenty of reef fish flitting through the corals here, along with the occasional turtle gliding past. It's a convenient option for a quick, easy dive.

    5-20m

    Amed

    Amed, on the quieter side of the Gilis, offers a good dive without the crowds of some neighbours. Descending into the shallow bay of Cemeluk, we found dense staghorn corals, thick with cardinalfish. It’s a good spot for spotting striped convict tangs and the vivid orange-lined triggerfish darting among the corals. Further out, the reef drops into a steep wall, draped in hydroids and sea fans, a decent drift past tuna and black and white snappers. It’s a solid pick for those looking for a relaxed dive with consistent visibility, less frantic than the Gili Trawangan sites.

    5-15m

    Angel Reef

    Angel Reef, just south of Panjang, offers a good mix for a morning dive. We usually drop into the shallows first, where the hard corals are genuinely healthy, a pleasant surprise given some of the local history. Then, the real draw: a vertical wall that just drops away, easily past forty metres. Down along that edge, we often find ourselves swimming through proper schools of redtooth triggerfish, those long-fin bannerfish swaying about, and sometimes the big rounded batfish just hanging in the blue. The wall itself has some nice soft tree corals, lots of colour there, and a few resilient sheet corals holding on. It’s a solid dive for anyone who enjoys a bit of depth and the drama of a good wall.

    5-20m
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    Lombok & Gili Islands Dive Centres

    217 dive shops and operators in Lombok & Gili Islands

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    Ocean Wildlife in Lombok & Gili Islands

    246 species recorded in Lombok & Gili Islands

    Lombok & Gili Islands Daylight & Sunrise/Sunset

    Sunrise and sunset times for Lombok & Gili Islands, calculated from coordinates

    Today - Sunday 11 October

    Sunrise

    05:57

    Sunset

    18:12

    Daylight

    12h 15m

    Golden Hour

    17:44

    First light (dawn) at 05:36 · Last light (dusk) at 18:33

    Monthly Averages

    Month
    Jan06:1018:4312h 34m
    Feb06:2118:4312h 22m
    Mar06:2218:3112h 9m
    Apr06:2018:1511h 55m
    May06:2218:0611h 44m
    JunShortest06:2918:0711h 38m
    Jul06:3318:1311h 40m
    Aug06:2718:1711h 50m
    Sep06:1218:1512h 3m
    OctNow05:5518:1212h 17m
    Nov05:4718:1712h 30m
    DecLongest05:5418:3112h 37m

    Times are approximate local times based on longitude. Actual times may vary slightly depending on the exact timezone observed in Lombok & Gili Islands.

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    Marine Protected Areas near Lombok & Gili Islands

    21 protected areas near Lombok & Gili Islands - please respect local regulations when diving

    PKK-001 Sumenep

    Marine Protected Area
    1,440 km²

    PKK-019 TP Penyu Tatar Sepang - Lunyuk

    Marine Protected Area
    723 km²

    KKP-04 Kuta Selatan Badung

    Marine Protected Area
    538 km²

    KK Gita Nada

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    210 km²

    KK Nusa Penida

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    196 km²

    KK Buleleng

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    178 km²

    kk Pulau Medang

    Marine Protected Area
    113 km²

    KK Gili Sulat dan Gili Lawang

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    100 km²

    Pulau Moyo

    Nature Reserve
    IUCN Ia
    66 km²

    PKK-001 Teluk Bumbang Kuta

    Marine Protected Area
    63 km²

    KK Gili Balu

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    58 km²

    KK Karangasem

    Marine Park
    IUCN VI
    54 km²

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    Getting to Lombok & Gili Islands

    Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)

    LOP
    64 km~1.4 hrs

    Kuta, Badung

    DPS
    79 km~1.7 hrs

    Surabaya

    SUB
    352 km~6.7 hrs
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