Alam Batu - Lombok & Gili Islands
If you’re heading to Lombok and want to dodge the crowds that sometimes swarm the Gilis, Alam Batu is our top pick. This isn't your average dive shop; it’s part of a peaceful resort, meaning a relaxed vibe from the moment you arrive. We’ve always found their setup perfect for divers who appreciate a quiet, unhurried pace, and the kind of personal service that makes you feel genuinely looked after. The team at Alam Batu are fantastic, really attentive and they know the local sites intimately. We particularly love their access to the less-frequented dive spots along Lombok's coastline – think quiet reefs often just for your boat. Picture drift dives over slopes draped in soft corals, clouds of orange anthias, and often a turtle or two cruising by, completely unfazed. Visibility here often stretches to 20 metres plus, especially outside of the rainy season, giving those colours a real pop. If you're looking to escape the bustle and just dive, truly dive, with knowledgeable guides, Alam Batu gets our full recommendation.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.235900, 115.562500
- Phone
- +62 812-3859-966
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.alam-batu.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:23982]
- Address
- Jl Batu Pemasuh, Desa Baturinggit, Kubu Karangasem, Tulamben, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Alam Batu
Alam Batu provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.
- AB29 - 0m (wreck)
- Abwonderdive House Reef - 5-30m (reef)
- Abwonderdive House Reef (reef)
- Ada Reef (reef)
- Air Wall (reef)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alam Batu Housreef - 5-20m (reef)
- Amed - 5-15m (reef)
- Angel Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Anker Point
Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands
- 3Wdive
- 7 Seas International
- Absolute Scuba
- Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
- Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
- Adventure Divers
- Adventure Scuba Diving Bali
- Amanwana Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Amed Fun Divers Resort
- Amed White Sand Divers - PADI
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
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 Marine Life
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Brown Spinecheek Gudgeon (Eleotris fusca) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Lombok & Gili Islands
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