Salty Finns Diving Bali - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Salty Finns Diving Bali are exactly the kind of crew we love diving with. They’re based right there in Lombok and the Gilis, which is a big plus for anyone wanting to explore that region without the usual hassle. We’ve found they really shine when it comes to guiding you through the local sites, especially around Gili Trawangan and Meno where the currents can be a bit of a dance. They're PADI certified, so you know the training is solid, but it's their chilled-out, genuinely friendly vibe that makes the difference. Our favourite dives with them have always been the drift dives around the Gili islands, feeling the push of the current while barracuda swirled past in the blue. Ask them about their early morning trips; sometimes you can beat the crowds and catch the reef sharks still cruising the deeper sandy channels. They’re fantastic for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and a good laugh between dives, rather than a cattle-call operation.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.508404, 115.567240
- Phone
- +62 852-5386-3373
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.saltyfinnsdivingbali.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:29937]
- Address
- Jl Raya Candidasa, Sengidu, Kec Manggis, Candidasa, No State 80851, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Salty Finns Diving Bali
Salty Finns Diving Bali 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
- Alam Batu - ["PADI"]
- Amanwana Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Amed Fun Divers Resort
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