Batu Belanda dive site

Sekotong

Batu Belanda Diving

Usually mild over the sandy slope, with tidal flow possible around the headland. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–27 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Soft-coral reef, Sandy slope, Macro, and Reef fish
Experience level
Beginner to Intermediate

About Batu Belanda

Batu Belanda is a soft-coral reef, sandy slope, macro dive in North side of Gili Asahan, Sekotong, with a working depth range of approximately 5–27 m. The site is known for soft corals, reef fish, garden eels, scorpionfish, and rhinopias. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Soft-coral reef, Sandy slope, Macro, and Reef fish profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 27 m
  • Potential encounters include soft corals, reef fish, garden eels, and scorpionfish
  • Usually mild over the sandy slope, with tidal flow possible around the headland

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent

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
27–29 °C
Visibility
5–25 m

Usually mild over the sandy slope, with tidal flow possible around the headland

Best months to dive

April–October commonly brings drier weather; sheltered Sekotong sites remain diveable at other times when daily conditions permit.

Recreational diving is offered year-round when wind, swell and tidal current permit. April–October often brings drier weather, but site choice remains condition-dependent.

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

  • Soft corals
  • Reef fish
  • Garden eels
  • Scorpionfish
  • Rhinopias
  • Nudibranchs
Snorkeling

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Local boat dive from Gili Gede, Gili Asahan or the Sekotong coast

Boat departure point
Local Southwest Lombok dive-centre departure
Boat travel time
5–30 min

Safety notes

Confirm the exact local drop because the published site name is usually Batu Belandra. Keep fins off the sand and coral slope.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–27 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Confirm the exact local drop because the published site name is usually Batu Belandra. Keep fins off the sand and coral slope.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

A flexible setup works best: use a macro lens for small subjects on sand, rubble and coral, or wide angle for the broader reef structure. Maintain stable trim, avoid stirring sediment and never move or touch wildlife for a photograph.

Site map & location

Batu Belanda dive site planning map

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