AB29
Protected Area
KKP-05 Serangan Denpasar
Why dive here
With 246+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - AB29 offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, November, December.
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.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 44 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to AB29
Dive shops near AB29
BMR Dive & Water Sports
Bali Hai Diving Adventures
Tropical
Nusa Dua Dive Centre
Ray Dive
Bali dive shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AB29
AB29 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AB29, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.32°C
83°F
Current Speed
43.91 cm/s
Direction: SW (239.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.255 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
33.81 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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