Sunken Island

# Sunken Island Dive Site

Sunken Island, located in the Lombok Strait near Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, offers an exciting diving experience in Indonesia’s Bali Sea. This intermediate to advanced dive site features a submerged reef system with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for experienced divers seeking challenging conditions.

Divers can expect to explore dramatic rock formations, steep drop-offs, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life. The site is renowned for encounters with pelagic species, including reef sharks, trevally, and barracuda, particularly during stronger currents. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef fish inhabiting the crevices and coral structures.

Strong currents are common at Sunken Island, adding an element of adventure while providing excellent visibility and nutrient-rich waters that support diverse ecosystems. The site’s dynamic conditions attract experienced divers seeking thrilling drift dives and encounters with larger marine fauna unique to the Lombok Strait’s waters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Convict snake eel Leiuranus versicolor lovelyclemmy

Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa darrr

Batangas Halgerda Halgerda batangas lovelyclemmy

Common Egg Cowry Ovula ovum zanskar

Shireen's Phyllidiopsis Phyllidiopsis shireenae lovelyclemmy

Ocellate Phyllidia Phyllidia ocellata lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)