In Lombok, the best dive spots are found on the islands of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. The dive sites offer plenty of variety, everything from steep walls to shallow coral gardens. The entire biodiversity of tropical coral reefs can be admired here. Dynamite fishing and coral bleaching have strongly affected the reefs around Lombok in the past. In the south of the island, there are some very good dive sites where you can experience schools of hammerheads or barracudas. The diving conditions here are more difficult and therefore only recommended to experienced divers.
Diving is possible all year round. The best time for diving is from April to November. The water temperature is between 27°C and 30°C (85°-90°F). Typically a 3 or 5 mm wetsuit is sufficient.
A PADI open water certificate or equivalent is the minimum requirement for certified divers. Divers with DIN regulators need to bring an INT adaptor. The nearest decompression chamber is located in Denpasar, Bali.
