Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia
    KK Pulau Gili Air, Gili Meno, dan Gili Trawangan

    Sunset Reef

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    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) - Sunset Reef offers some of Lombok & Gili Islands's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sunset Reef is a personal favourite of ours, especially for an afternoon dive. The name hints at it, but the way the late sun hits the sloping hard coral from 8m down to 18m is something special. We’ve spent entire dives just hovering over the sand flats at 19m, watching juvenile whitetip reef sharks resting under the scattered bommies. It’s a slow-paced dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in. The real magic here, though, is the cleaning stations. We’ve seen blue-spotted stingrays queuing up alongside all kinds of reef fish, getting scrubbed clean by tiny cleaner wrasse. The staghorn coral patches are prolific, creating a textured landscape for these interactions. We always find ourselves taking our time here, just watching the busy activity unfold. Visibility is reliably around 20m, making it a comfortable dive for any skill level, though some current can pick up around the full moon. It’s not a drift, but it keeps things interesting.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sunset Reef

    Sunset Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sunset Reef, 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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