Manta Point Gili dive site

Gili Trawangan

Manta Point Gili Diving

Usually mild, with light surge possible. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
10–22 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Gentle reef slope, Hard coral, Soft coral, and Relaxed reef dive
Experience level
Beginner to Intermediate

About Manta Point Gili

Manta Point Gili is a gentle reef slope, hard coral, soft coral dive in South Gili Trawangan, with a working depth range of approximately 10–22 m. The site is known for turtles, clownfish, snapper schools, stingrays, and occasional manta rays. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Gentle reef slope, Hard coral, Soft coral, and Relaxed reef dive profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 10 to 22 m
  • Potential encounters include turtles, clownfish, snapper schools, and stingrays
  • Usually mild, with light surge possible

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
27–30 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Usually mild, with light surge possible

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

  • Turtles
  • Clownfish
  • Snapper schools
  • Stingrays
  • Occasional manta rays
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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

The name does not guarantee manta encounters. Maintain normal reef distance, never chase rays and assess surge before entry.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 10–22 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • The name does not guarantee manta encounters. Maintain normal reef distance, never chase rays and assess surge before entry.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Manta Point Gili dive site planning map

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