Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia
    KK Karangasem

    Nusu

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Protected Area

    KK Karangasem

    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) - Nusu 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

    Nusu is one of those sites we always recommend to divers who appreciate the smaller things. It’s got a bit of a pebble beach entry, but don't let that fool you. Once you get down, it transforms into a proper coral garden, mostly hard corals like branch and staghorn, but with enough soft stuff to keep things interesting. We’ve had some cracking macro dives here. Look for Gardiner’s headshield slugs doing their thing, and we’ve often spotted Stobbs’ pygmygobies tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for slender snake eels poking out of the sand, and the yellowstripe monocle bream are pretty common. It's usually less crowded than some of the Gili sites, which makes for a more relaxed experience. The maximum depth is 24m, so it’s accessible for most, and the average 17m visibility is decent for spotting those tiny treasures. It’s a good choice for photographers or anyone who enjoys a slower pace, focusing on the details rather than big pelagics.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nusu

    Nusu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nusu, 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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