Takat Malang dive site

Gili Air

Takat Malang Diving

Mild to strong around exposed coral heads. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
12–40 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Coral heads, Sandy slope, Overhangs, Swim-throughs, and Deep reef
Experience level
Intermediate to Advanced

About Takat Malang

Takat Malang is a coral heads, sandy slope, overhangs dive in North of Gili Meno and west of Gili Air, with a working depth range of approximately 12–40 m. The site is known for cuttlefish, sweetlips, blue-spotted stingrays, soldierfish, and reef sharks. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Coral heads, Sandy slope, Overhangs, Swim-throughs, and Deep reef profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 12 to 40 m
  • Potential encounters include cuttlefish, sweetlips, blue-spotted stingrays, and soldierfish
  • Mild to strong around exposed coral heads

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water for the 12–18 m plateau; Advanced Open Water or equivalent for deeper sectors

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

Mild to strong around exposed coral heads

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

  • Cuttlefish
  • Sweetlips
  • Blue-spotted stingrays
  • Soldierfish
  • Reef sharks
  • Turtles

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

Enter overhead-like features only where there is a clear, direct exit and your training permits it; monitor depth as the sandy bed slopes beyond recreational limits.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 12–40 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Enter overhead-like features only where there is a clear, direct exit and your training permits it; monitor depth as the sandy bed slopes beyond recreational limits.
  • 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

Takat Malang dive site planning map

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