Samba Vilas Biorock
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) - Samba Vilas Biorock offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest April, May, November.
We’ve always been drawn to Biorock projects, and the one off Samba Vilas is a good example of what a dedicated community can achieve. It’s an easy dive, shallow enough for long bottom times, and ideal for photographers who like to really take their time. You'll navigate a series of submerged metal structures, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Look closely for the smaller residents, like cleaner shrimp and juvenile reef fish sheltering amongst the growing coral branches – we’ve seen plenty of fusiliers and triggerfish too. It’s a gentle, restorative dive, showing real promise for the future of the reef. If you’re interested in conservation or just want a relaxed bimble, this is a solid choice.
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Gili Sanctum
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Samba Vilas Biorock
Samba Vilas Biorock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Samba Vilas Biorock, 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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