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Temple Rock

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# Temple Rock Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
8m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Temple Rock in Lombok’s Lombok Strait is a premier diving destination featuring dramatic underwater rock formations that resemble ancient temple structures. Located in West Nusa Tenggara, this Pacific Ocean site offers depths ranging from 8 to 40 meters, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site showcases stunning granite boulders, steep drop-offs, and intricate crevices that create an enchanting underwater landscape. Divers encounter a vibrant array of marine life including reef sharks, giant trevally, snappers, and schooling barracuda. The nutrient-rich Bali Sea waters attract pelagic species, while macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, shrimp, and octopi in crevices.

Strong currents are common, making this site best suited for experienced divers. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 25 meters, though it can vary seasonally. The rock formations provide excellent shelter for both large predators and smaller reef inhabitants, making Temple Rock a dynamic and rewarding dive experience that showcases Lombok’s rich marine biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Bowring’s Supple Skink — seen at this dive site
Bowring’s Supple Skink Subdoluseps bowringii sadewo65
Tokay Gecko — seen at this dive site
Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko amirhamidy
Pygmy Seahorse — seen at this dive site
Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti djscho
Flat-tailed House Gecko — seen at this dive site
Flat-tailed House Gecko Hemidactylus platyurus yusran26
Flat-tailed House Gecko — seen at this dive site
Flat-tailed House Gecko Hemidactylus platyurus firrizkihsc
Tokay Gecko — seen at this dive site
Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko yusran26

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 8 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS -8.5657°, 116.0534°