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Halik

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 species 23 contributors

Halik is a year-round dive site in Indonesia's Gili Islands marine protected area, known for diverse marine life despite current coral bleaching concerns.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Taman Wisata Perairan Gili Aye… updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
MPABleachingRiskMacroFocusFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Blacktip reef shark

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.9 kn
Wave
0.58 m
Water
27.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (46%)
Now: NE (34°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.14m

Next: High at 02:00 (+0.9m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.9m ▼ 12:00 · +0m ▲ 03:00 · +0.82m ▼ 13:00 · -0.06m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.05 · very high Air PM2.515 · moderate 06:07 18:11
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.2 0.62 9 0mm
09-20 6.7 0.7 9 1mm
09-21 8.2 0.72 9 0mm
09-22 7.1 0.66 9 0mm
09-23 5.5 0.72 9 1mm
09-24 5.9 0.8 9 2mm
09-25 8.2 0.76 9 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Warning — heat stress
DHW: 3.6°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Halik sits within the Taman Wisata Perairan Gili Ayer, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan marine protected area in Indonesia, making it a regulated and conservation-focused destination. The site attracts divers year-round, offering consistent opportunity for underwater exploration in the Gili Islands region. Marine life documentation includes 12 species observations recorded by the diving community, providing a snapshot of the biodiversity divers can expect to encounter. The site currently faces coral bleaching warnings, a condition affecting reef health across the region. This makes timing and environmental awareness important for divers visiting Halik. The presence of community video documentation from three separate trips suggests accessibility for various skill levels and the site's popularity among visiting divers. Divers planning Halik should check current conditions and marine advisories before booking. The protected area status means regulations are in place to protect the reef ecosystem. Water conditions, exact depths, and seasonal visibility patterns should be confirmed with local dive operators familiar with current site conditions.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Blacktip reef shark

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12549km · ~2886kg · €52

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

Is Halik good for diving year-round?

Yes, Halik is a year-round dive destination. However, you should check current coral bleaching status and local conditions before planning your trip, as environmental factors can affect site conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see at Halik?

Community records document 12 species observations at Halik. For a detailed current species list and recent sightings, contact local dive operators in the Gili Islands who maintain up-to-date dive logs and marine surveys.

Is Halik in a protected area?

Yes, Halik is within the Taman Wisata Perairan Gili Ayer, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan marine protected area. This means the site operates under conservation regulations designed to protect the reef ecosystem.

How do I access Halik?

Halik is accessed through the Gili Islands in Indonesia. Local dive operators in the Gilis arrange trips to the site. You'll need to arrange transport to the Gili Islands first, then book a dive excursion with a local operator familiar with Halik's conditions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Trawangan Dive

1.6 km
Dive centre

Meno Dive Club

3.1 km
Dive centre

IQ Divers

0.4 km
Dive centre

Turtle Snorkeling Spot

0.6 km
Dive centre
Hours: 24/7

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

6 records · 6 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Culcita novaeguineae

Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Last seen:
19 Feb 2026
×1records

Hypselodoris purpureomaculosa

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
19 Feb 2026
×1records

Anneissia bennetti

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
GBIF
Last seen:
18 Feb 2026
×1records

Cuapetes kororensis

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Last seen:
18 Feb 2026
×1records

Goniobranchus kuniei

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
18 Feb 2026
×1records

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Malacostraca · Odontodactylidae
GBIF
Last seen:
18 Feb 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Diving Halik Reef Gili Islands Lombok Indonesia

Hawa Rinjani Adventure Tours

Halik Reef Dive site - Gili island - Indonesia / Gili divers

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Diving Halik Reef, Gili Islands, Lombok, Indonesia

Rems Production
wind peaks Dec-Oct-Jul, calmest Jun-May-Apr, dry May-Oct.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (56/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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