Dive-site story
Situated along the southwest coast of Gili Trawangan, Sunset Reef features a long, gently sloping reef transitioning into a sandy seafloor dotted with substantial coral bommies. Divers typically drift along the reef with the prevailing current, watching for pelagic life cruising in the blue while reef sharks rest in sandy channels between hard coral formations.
Cruising past resting whitetip reef sharks along the deeper sandy patches
Frequent encounters with green and hawksbill sea turtles foraging on sponges
Drifting over expansive fields of staghorn and table corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season brings calmer surface conditions and optimal water clarity across the Gili Islands.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Rare |
Marine forecast
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