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Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Located on the north side of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia, our dive site offers a thrilling encounter with larger marine life. With a flat sandy bottom that transitions into a stunning series of progressively deeper canyons running parallel to the shore, this site is truly unique. At a maximum depth of 21m and with excellent visibility of 20m, divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, can enjoy the wonders it has to offer.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the Glen Nusa shipwreck, situated at the northern part of the site in 28m of water. As you explore the canyons, you may have the opportunity to spot majestic reef sharks basking in their depths. Additionally, the shallows abound with fascinating marine creatures such as cuttlefish, stingrays, and numerous turtles.

Divers frequently choose this site due to its remarkable diversity of aquatic life, making every dive here a true adventure. In addition to the presence of reef sharks and turtles, a school of enormous bumphead parrot fish often gathers for a social gathering during the full moon. Keep an eye out for the occasional appearance of large rays and schools of trevally as well.

If you're looking for an unforgettable dive experience with an array of marine species, make sure to visit our dive site on Gili Trawangan. Its captivating underwater landscape and abundance of vibrant marine life are sure to leave you in awe.

Diving Conditions Score for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Depth

21m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

4.7 m/s

Water Temp

28.3°C

Visibility

420m

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

11.15s

Air Temperature

23°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan
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Dive Score Chart for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.71234761904762/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.049216326530614/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Shark Point, Gili Trawangan: 06:00
Sunset at Shark Point, Gili Trawangan: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Shark Point, Gili Trawangan 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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.68m (11.9s), Wind: 4.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
10:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.7m (11.5s), Wind: 2.7 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 6.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

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 Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.8m / 45.3ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Shark Point, Gili Trawangan follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 0.0mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 3, 2026

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