Lombok Island to the east of Bali across the Lombok Strait is a quieter alternative to Bali but the diving is similar in many ways. Dives in the Lombok Strait can have fierce currents and encounters with big marine life like manta rays, eagle rays, sharks and turtles.
Off the northwest coast of Lombok are three small islands called the Gili Islands that are popular with travelling backpackers and offer some good diving at cheap prices.
The best time to dive Lombok and the Gili Islands is the April to October dry season although diving is possible all year round.
Blonges Bay (Bay of Tranquility) on Lombok's south coast has some excellent diving just out of the bay.
The Magnet is a large pinnacle down to 60 metres that is exposed to open seas and subject to very srong currents and surge. This is a big fish dive site. Tuna, mackeral, barracuda and sharks can all be seen here and there is also a chance to see squadrons of mobular rays and hammerhead sharks.
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