Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 19m, the Sunken Island offers a diverse underwater world to explore. Divers can encounter a variety of marine life including sharks, turtles, lionfish, scorpionfish, different types of nudibranch, sea snakes, moray eels, and barracudas.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this dive site provides an excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the underwater world. With its convenient location and unique characteristics, the Sunken Island is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.
Located between Gili Gede and Gili Layar, the Sunken Island dive site is a hidden gem in Indonesia. Discover this extraordinary spot that unveils its beauty during low tide and submerges beneath the surface as the tide rises. With a visibility of 14m and a maximum depth of 19m, divers of all skill levels can encounter a diverse range of marine life, including sharks, turtles, lionfish, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, sea snakes, moray eels, and barracudas. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, the Sunken Island offers a captivating experience that shouldn't be missed. Plan your dive adventure today and explore the wonders that await beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Depth
19m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
6.6 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
30.12km
Cloud Cover
47%
Wave Period
9.7s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.5889140961857375/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.389881574539364/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Gili anyaran -Sunken Island are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.16m (10.05s), Wind: 8 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 5.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gili anyaran -Sunken IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Ideal Conditions for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
April
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gili anyaran -Sunken Island
Gili anyaran -Sunken Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.3°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). July is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 11, 2026