Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia
    KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

    Gili Sanctum

    Best months: Jan–Feb

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    KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

    Why dive here

    With 246+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Gili Sanctum offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 246+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest April, May, November
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Gili Sanctum offers a relaxed drift over a mix of sand and seagrass beds, perfect for a chill morning dive. We usually spot a couple of Blue-spotted Stingrays here, sometimes even an Australian Bluespotted Maskray tucked into the sand, and the Pink anemonefish are always a delight amongst their swaying homes. It’s a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable with currents, or for anyone who enjoys slowing down and spotting the smaller stuff, like the shy Seastar Shrimp. While the coral isn't as dramatic as some other Gili sites, the healthy patches of table and staghorn coral provide shelter for plenty of reef fish, and a dusky shark occasionally cruises through the deeper sections.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gili Sanctum

    Gili Sanctum Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gili Sanctum, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.35, 116.05) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C

    Current Speed

    29.15 cm/s

    Direction: SW (239°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.223 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    33.97 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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