Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia
    KK Karangasem

    Boga Wreck

    Best months: Jan–Feb

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    KK Karangasem

    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) - Boga Wreck offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest wreck diving. 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Boga Wreck sits off Kubu village, a deliberate sinking back in 2012. It’s a purposeful artificial reef, not some tragic accident, and that means it's settled in nicely. We love how the whole bow section feels like a real ship, while the cargo hold is open and easy to explore, just begging for a peek inside. Coral has taken hold in a big way, especially the staghorn, which softens the edges of the metal. You'll often find a shy moray eel peeking from a pipe or a gang of glassy cardinalfish shimmering around the deeper sections. Our favourite spot is probably the stern, where the propeller still sits, often home to a frogfish if you have a keen eye. Visibility can be a bit variable, sometimes 10 metres, sometimes closer to 20, but the wreck is compact enough that you won't lose it. It's a forgiving dive, topping out at 30 metres, so it’s great for anyone comfortable with a little depth who wants to poke around a proper ship structure without a strong current hassle.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boga Wreck

    Boga Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Boga Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.35, 116.05) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C

    Current Speed

    29.15 cm/s

    Direction: SW (239°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.223 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    33.97 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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