Gili Selang - Lombok & Gili Islands

La Puntica no +, for us, is one of those places where you just breathe a little easier underwater. It’s right on the edge of the coral reef, the last bit before you hit Mangle Island, and the shallow depths make it perfect for just soaking it all in. We often find ourselves drifting along at 10-12 metres, watching the light play through the water as the reef slopes gently away. The coral structures here are seriously intricate, a real maze of Caribbean Vase and Ridged Cactus Coral. You can spend an entire dive just poking around, spotting tiny Arrow Blennies tucked into crevices and Sponge Cardinalfish darting through the coral branches. Our favourite trick here is to look for the Atlantic Midshipman, they're surprisingly common if you know where to search among the rocks. Visibility usually holds around 15 metres, which is plenty to appreciate the sheer number of reef fish - we’ve seen everything from chunky French Grunts schooling up to elegant Queen Angelfish gliding by. It’s a calm, easy dive, ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time and truly absorb the details of a healthy Caribbean reef.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.399500, 115.714300
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Karangasem

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Lombok & Gili Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Gili Selang

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

Recommended Packing List for Gili Selang

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