Good Heart - Lombok & Gili Islands

Lean doesn't get the same buzz as the Gili T sites, and we’re totally fine with that. It’s a bit of a trek, about 5km south of Jemeluk, but that means fewer boats and more space. You start over a sandy slope from the river mouth, easing down to about 20 meters. Here, the garden eels put on a show – thousands of them, swaying in unison, creating this incredible, hypnotic vista as far as you can see. It's a gentle start, perfect for getting dialled in, but the real magic begins when you push south. After about a hundred meters, that sand gives way to a series of vibrant walls. These drop deep, well past recreational limits, but we like to cruise the edges at 25-29m. White tip reef sharks often nap in the crevices, and you might spot a big brown marble grouper lurking in the shadows. The staghorn and table corals are genuinely impressive here, healthier than some of the more trafficked sites. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, and we think it's one of Lombok’s best-kept secrets for just soaking it all in.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.347000, 116.045300
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

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 Good Heart

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 Good Heart

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