The Lighthouse dive site

Sekotong

The Lighthouse Diving

Mild to moderate, with flow possible through the deeper valley. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Sloping plateau, Coral valley, Hard-coral reef, and Wide-angle
Experience level
Intermediate

About The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a sloping plateau, coral valley, hard-coral reef dive in Sekotong, Southwest Lombok, with a working depth range of approximately 5–30 m. The site is known for emperor fish, groupers, surgeonfish, whitetip reef sharks, and schooling mackerel. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Sloping plateau, Coral valley, Hard-coral reef, and Wide-angle profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include emperor fish, groupers, surgeonfish, and whitetip reef sharks
  • Mild to moderate, with flow possible through the deeper valley

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water or equivalent with confident buoyancy; Advanced Open Water recommended for the deeper valley

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

Mild to moderate, with flow possible through the deeper valley

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

  • Emperor fish
  • Groupers
  • Surgeonfish
  • Whitetip reef sharks
  • Schooling mackerel
  • Sweetlips
  • Trevally
  • Barracuda

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

Follow the guide through the valley without descending below certification limits, monitor current and carry an SMB for a boat pickup.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Follow the guide through the valley without descending below certification limits, monitor current and carry an SMB for a boat pickup.
  • 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

The Lighthouse dive site planning map

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