Gili Selang

# Gili Selang Dive Site

Gili Selang is a premier diving destination located in the Lombok Strait between Bali and Lombok, Indonesia. This advanced dive site features dramatic underwater topography with steep walls, vibrant coral formations, and excellent visibility typically ranging from 15-40 meters. Divers encounter a spectacular abundance of marine life, including large schools of barracuda, trevally, and fusiliers, along with reef sharks, manta rays, and occasional tuna.

The site’s depth ranges from 12 to 40+ meters, making it suitable for experienced divers only. Strong currents are common due to the strait’s tidal movements, requiring advanced drift diving skills. The nutrient-rich waters attract pelagic species and support thriving coral ecosystems.

Gili Selang’s pristine reefs showcase hard and soft corals, with numerous cleaning stations where marine megafauna congregate. The site is best visited during optimal tidal and seasonal conditions to manage currents safely. This challenging yet rewarding destination offers world-class diving experiences for qualified adventurers seeking encounters with diverse Pacific and Bali Sea marine life.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Goniobranchus setoensis Goniobranchus setoensis heinejens

Gloomy Nudibranch Tambja morosa maridom

Michael's Chromodoris Chromodoris michaeli keastyyg

Magnificent Chromodoris Chromodoris magnifica keastyyg

Rudman's Phyllidiella Phyllidiella rudmani keastyyg

Reticulated Sandperch Parapercis tetracantha tleubaevmaxim

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)