Palung Palung
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) - Palung Palung offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
Palung Palung really stands out for us on the Lombok side, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different than the Gili T circus. It’s essentially an extension of the Drop-off, a wall that runs deep, maxing out around 24m. We love it for the macro life here; it’s not always about the big stuff, is it? Keep your eyes peeled for those Eye-spotted Eubranchus, tiny pops of colour against the coral. We've also spotted more than a few Freckled Anglerfish lurking, perfectly camouflaged. The visibility averages 17m, which is decent, but it's the sheer density of small creatures that keeps us coming back. You’ll find walls covered in Table and Staghorn corals, creating perfect hiding spots for Pudgy and Shimada's Pygmygobies. It’s a site that rewards a slow, patient dive – don't rush it. We’d suggest a morning dive, before any potential boat traffic picks up, to really appreciate the quieter moments with the reef. If you're into nudibranchs and finding the little guys, this is absolutely your kind of place.
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Cornerstone Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Palung Palung
Palung Palung Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Palung Palung, 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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