Frogfish Point dive site

Gili Air

Frogfish Point Diving

Usually mild, but changes with the tide. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
8–22 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Macro, Sandy slope, Coral bommies, and Underwater photography
Experience level
Beginner to Intermediate

About Frogfish Point

Frogfish Point is a macro, sandy slope, coral bommies dive in East or northeast Gili Air, with a working depth range of approximately 8–22 m. The site is known for frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, and juvenile reef fish. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Macro, Sandy slope, Coral bommies, and Underwater photography profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 8 to 22 m
  • Potential encounters include frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, and mantis shrimp
  • Usually mild, but changes with the tide

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent with careful buoyancy over sand

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
27–30 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Usually mild, but changes with the tide

Best months to dive

May–October often provides the clearest conditions, although the reefs are dived throughout the year when daily conditions permit.

Diving is available year-round when wind, swell and current permit. May–October often brings clearer dry-season water; wet-season visibility is more variable. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Frogfish
  • Seahorses
  • Nudibranchs
  • Mantis shrimp
  • Juvenile reef fish
  • Turtles
Night diving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Boat dive from one of the three Gili islands

Boat departure point
Local Gili Islands dive-centre beach
Boat travel time
5–20 min

Safety notes

Keep fins clear of the sandy bottom and artificial reef structures, and follow the guide’s route because local site boundaries can overlap.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 8–22 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Keep fins clear of the sandy bottom and artificial reef structures, and follow the guide’s route because local site boundaries can overlap.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Use a macro lens, focus light and patient search pattern. Keep fins elevated over sand or rubble, approach subjects slowly and never touch, reposition or crowd marine life. Night photographers should agree light and buddy signals before entry.

Site map & location

Frogfish Point dive site planning map
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