

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Gili Air offers diverse underwater topography including reefs, walls, drift zones, artificial reefs, muck, wrecks, and drop-offs. Depths range from 5 to 30 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can encounter wrasses, peacock mantis shrimp, titan triggerfish, snowflake moray, yellow-edged moray, blackspotted pufferfish, unicornfish, latticed butterflyfish, white-spotted puffer, map pufferfish, semicircle angelfish, pacific trumpetfish, rock cod, and moorish idol. Access is available via shore or boat. Conditions feature moderate currents and visibility between 15 and 40 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging from 27 to 29C. Night diving is permitted. Hazards include boat traffic, strong currents, sharp coral, stonefish, and lionfish.
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Turtles feed on the seagrass and can be observed on the coral areas along the drop-off, especially at high tide.
Enter the water from the sandy beach between the Bel Air Resort & Spa and the Sunrise Resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Divers and snorkellers can observe wrasses, peacock mantis shrimp, titan triggerfish, snowflake moray, yellow-edged moray, blackspotted pufferfish, unicornfish, latticed butterflyfish, white-spotted puffer, map pufferfish, semicircle angelfish, pacific trumpetfish, rock cod, and moorish idol.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, Gili Air is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4/5.
Access to Gili Air is available by both shore and boat.
Diving at Gili Air in Lombok requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Gili Air in Lombok. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Gili Air in Lombok. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Gili Air in Lombok should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Gili Air in Lombok. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gili Air in Lombok typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.