When is the best time to dive Sunset Reef (Gili)?

The typical diving season is January to December; December to March; April to October. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Indonesia · Gili Trawangan

Sunset Reef (Gili)

Q: Is Sunset Reef (Gili) good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - reef slopes gently from around 5m with generally mild current, shallow zone accessible to snorkelers, though primarily promoted as a dive site

Best time to dive

January to December; December to March; April to October

What you might see

Eagle rayPossible
Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
Grey reef sharkLikely
Manta rayPossible
Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - reef slopes gently from around 5m with generally mild current, shallow zone accessible to snorkelers, though primarily promoted as a dive site

Safety notes

Minimal current under normal conditions but surge is possible; depth in the deeper sections; boat traffic

Permits & fees

Marine Park/BKKPN entry tax ~IDR 100,000 per diver; Gili Eco Trust contribution amount unconfirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Gili Trawangan

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.