Gili Amben - Lombok & Gili Islands

Røsnæs Puller, for us, is a bit of a quiet hero on the Danish coast. You won’t find the fanfare of tropical reefs here, but drop in on a calm day and you'll get something genuinely special. We love the way the light filters through the relatively shallow water, illuminating the surprising amount of life clinging to the rocky structures. It’s not about huge pelagics, it's about the small, intricate details: the grumpy-looking lumpsuckers tucked into crevices, the darting anchovy schools, and the flash of a greater weever burying itself in the sand. We’d suggest hitting this one when the wind isn't whipping up the coast, ideally on a slack tide. That’s when you get the best visibility, often around 10-15 metres, which really lets you appreciate the sponges and anemones that blanket the rocks. We've seen harbour porpoises here on the surface, too – a real treat. This site suits divers who enjoy a slower pace, those who are happy to poke around and discover the beauty in a temperate water ecosystem, perhaps even spotting a curious bull rout peering out from under a ledge. It's a proper dive for proper divers, offering a unique glimpse into the North Sea's resilient charm.

Location: Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: -8.741389, 115.947220
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Gita Nada

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

Nearest Dive Centres to Gili Amben

3Wdive
7 Seas International
Absolute Scuba
Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
Adventure Divers

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 Species

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
Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) - Clams & Mussels
Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
Spine-cheek Gudgeon (Eleotris acanthopomus) - Reef Fish
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Bigmouth Goby (Redigobius bikolanus) - Reef Fish
Sleepy Goby (Psammogobius biocellatus) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora cerealis) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Gili Amben

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