Amed White Sand Divers - Lombok & Gili Islands

The team at Amed White Sand Divers is our kind of outfit – no fuss, just solid diving. They’re based in Lombok, which we think is often overshadowed by Bali, but delivers some truly rewarding diving. If you’re looking to get serious about your diving, especially if you’re thinking about technical progression, these are your people. We love that they offer Tec dives, including decompression dives on open circuit or CCR. That’s not something you find everywhere, and it shows a real commitment to high-level training. From a practical perspective, they’re PADI through and through, offering everything from Discover Scuba Diving all the way up to Dive Master. We appreciate the continuity that provides. For fun dives, we’d suggest asking about their early morning trips. Getting out before the crowds, watching the sun hit the water, is a whole different experience here, often bringing out the reef sharks before they retreat deeper. The visibility can be incredibly clear then, letting you really appreciate the scale of the coral bommies. We’d pick them for anyone wanting a reliable, knowledgeable dive operator that knows the Lombok waters intimately and can take you beyond the usual recreational limits.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.345353, 115.671340
Website
https://www.amedwhitesanddivers.com/
Certification Agencies
PADI
Courses
PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water Course, PADI Advanced Open Water Course, PADI Rescue Diver Course, PADI Dive Master Course, PADI Specialty Courses, Fun Dives, Snorkelling, Tec dives, Tec Decompression dives OC or CCR
Languages
French, German, English, Spanish, Indonesian
Price Range
budget

Dive Sites Near Amed White Sand Divers

Amed White Sand Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands

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

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