DSM Dive - Lombok & Gili Islands

For anyone looking to get wet around Lombok and the Gilis, DSM Dive on Gili Trawangan is a solid choice. We’ve always found their crew to be professional and organised, which is exactly what you want when you’re diving in a new place. They run regular trips out to the sites around the three Gili Islands, where you can expect to see turtles, reef sharks, and sometimes manta rays if you’re lucky at certain times of the year. If you’re just getting started, or keen to push your training further, they’re set up for a good range of courses, making it a reliable hub for all skill levels.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.351625, 116.044136

Dive Sites Near DSM Dive

DSM Dive 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