Alamanda - Lombok & Gili Islands

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.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.278100, 115.599400
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Karangasem

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Lombok & Gili Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Alamanda

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Alamanda

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