Magic Reef
Protected Area
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) - Magic Reef offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Magic Reef sits right where the current pushes in along the north side of Gili Meno. We love this site for a relaxed drift, especially on a gentle incoming tide. You just drop in, kick back, and let the ocean do the work. The reef here is a low-lying garden of branching corals, mostly staghorn, with sandy patches between them. Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays tucked into the sand and pink anemonefish darting through their homes. It’s a fantastic spot for spotting juvenile fish, a real nursery. We often see young reef sharks patrolling the edges of the coral, and eagle rays glide past with surprising regularity. The maximum depth of 18 meters makes it perfect for newer divers or those who just want a longer, less strenuous bottom time. Visibility generally hovers around 20 meters, offering clear views of the slow-motion parade. Our pick for a tranquil afternoon dive after a busy morning.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Divine Divers
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Mango Dive
Gili Scuba Diving
Gili Sanctum
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Magic Reef
Magic Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Magic Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.35, 116.05) (0km away)
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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