Coral Basket - Lombok & Gili Islands

Half Moon Wall, just off West End, is one of those Roatán sites we always find ourselves coming back to. It’s an easy run for most boats, making it popular, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s just another wall. The reef crest starts shallow, around 5m, before dropping away to our max depth of 22m. What we love here is the sheer density of life clinging to the wall itself. You’ll spot parrotfish everywhere, munching away, and the occasional great barracuda hanging in the blue. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too: we’ve spent ages watching rusty gobies darting in and out of crevices and the shy rosy blennies peeking from their holes. The black coral formations are particularly striking, contrasting with the vibrant orange elephant ear sponges. We’d suggest going in the late morning, the light catches the wall beautifully then, really making the colours pop. Visibility generally holds around 19m, so you get a good sense of the wall stretching out below you. It’s a site that suits anyone looking for a relaxed dive with plenty to observe, whether you’re into macro or just enjoying the reef's overall health.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.338100, 116.039000
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

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 Coral Basket

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 Coral Basket

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