Scuba Bali

Gili Selang

Gili Selang is a small islet lying just off the eastern most point of Bali. Its relatively isolated location make it a popular choice on liveaboard cruises for diving in Bali.

The protected areas in the shallows between the mainland and Gili Selang host large colonies of leather corals and brain corals. Directly to the north of the island lies the most protected section of the site. As you work your way down the black sand reef slope you'll find big black coral bushes and gorgonian fans, hosting Bargibant's seahorse.

However, it's the proximity to deep water channels that makes this Bali scuba diving site popular with adventurous divers. The cobbly east side of the island plunges sharply beyond recreational diving limits, and the swift currents attract giant trevally, grey reef sharks and deep water pelagics such as hammerhead sharks.

Schools of jacks rotate in perfect gyres during daylight. They form their schools for protection from barracudas. Then at night they seperate to hunt smaller fish.

'Current-swept' can be an understatement here and down currents can be treacherous. You may need to make the most of any protection offered by lee pockets to the south of the islet, to make for shallower waters. Drifting down the outer edge of Gili Selang, you can sense the full and sometimes alarming strength of the Lombok Strait.

Gili Selang Reef Basics: Large pelagics and drift diving
Depth: 10 - >40m
Visibility: 10 - 35m
Currents: Can be very strong
Surface conditions: Can be rough
Water temperature: 22 - 26°C
Experience level: Advanced
Number of dive sites: 1
Diving season: All year round, but can be difficult December to March
Distance: ~75 km northeast of Kuta (3 hours)
Access: Dive Bali resorts

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