Dive-site story
Located off the northern shore of Gili Trawangan, Halik features a steep coral slope broken by underwater canyons and gullies. Divers typically drift with the prevailing flow along hard coral formations that shelter resting sea turtles before exploring the sandy channels where reef sharks often cruise.
Series of steep coral ridges and sandy gullies that funnel marine life
Regular encounters with green and hawksbill sea turtles along the upper ridge
Sheltered overhangs in the deeper sections where whitetip reef sharks rest during the day
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season brings the most reliable visibility and calmest seas, though diving runs year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead parrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clown triggerfishBalistoides conspicillum | Common |
Marine forecast
