Monkey Reef - Lombok & Gili Islands

Pot Luck is exactly what it sounds like, a bit of a gamble, but usually in a good way. We’d suggest hitting this site on an incoming tide for a solid drift along the wall. The reef crest here can break the surface at low tide, so plan your entry accordingly. We’ve seen whitetip reef sharks cruise by, and the occasional hawksbill turtle munching on the corals. Look out for the small giant clams tucked into the reef, and if you’re lucky, a tigerfish or even a quick flash of a shortfin mako in the blue. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with current, offering a different look each time.

Location
Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.247400, 115.572300
Type
drift

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 Monkey Reef

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 Monkey Reef

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