Scuba Junkie Penida - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Scuba Junkie Penida really understand what divers look for in a good operation: a solid commitment to the ocean, experienced guides, and boats that get you to the sites efficiently. We’ve always appreciated their emphasis on small groups and finding the quieter corners of the Gili Trawangan reefs, even on busy days. Expect to be briefed thoroughly, with maps drawn in the sand, and a focus on spotting the smaller stuff, like pygmy seahorses, alongside the turtles and reef sharks. Our favourite part about Scuba Junkie Penida is their dedication to conservation. They’re constantly involved in reef clean-ups and educating divers on responsible interactions. This isn't just a marketing ploy; you feel it in the way the guides move through the water and how they talk about the local ecosystem. If you’re looking to do your PADI IDC, this is a great environment to learn in, surrounded by divers who genuinely care. For the fun diver, we’d suggest trying to get on their early morning boats to beat the crowds, especially if you’re hoping for a quieter drift dive along the coral gardens.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.674938, 115.492200
- Phone
- +62 811-3907-078
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.scubajunkiepenida.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:26943]
- Address
- Br Nyuh, Jln Raya Toyapakeh-Ped, Desa Ped, Nusa Penida, Nusa Penida, No State 80771, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Scuba Junkie Penida
Scuba Junkie Penida 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