

Best for advanced divers, 42-45m, boat entry, mild current.
The Japanese Wreck off Gili Air is a deep-water site resting at depths between 42 and 45 metres. This wreck is strictly for advanced divers, as the depth necessitates careful management of bottom time and decompression obligations. Access is by boat only. While currents are typically mild, surge and swell can impact the water column, particularly during descent and ascent. Visibility fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include various reef fish, wrasses, and invertebrates such as moray eels, lionfish, and triggerfish. Nitrox certification is required for this dive, and divers must plan their gas mix and decompression profile thoroughly before descending.
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Nitrox certification is required here, so plan your gas mix before heading out and confirm your deco obligation before you descend. Because surge can affect the site, check sea conditions with your operator on the day rather than assuming the forecast holds.
Access is by boat. The dive boat cruises to the location using GPS to drop a line as a reference for descent and ascent.
Recorded at this site
Depth
42-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, spotfin lionfish, snowflake moray, titan triggerfish, and whitetip reef sharks.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the significant depth of 42 to 45 metres and the resulting decompression requirements.
The wreck rests at a depth of 42 to 45 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
No, the site is located at a depth of 42 to 45 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Japanese Wreck in Gili Air requires the following certifications: Advanced, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Japanese Wreck in Gili Air. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 28°C.
Divers at Japanese Wreck in Gili Air 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.
Japanese Wreck in Gili Air typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Japanese Wreck in Gili Air typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.