Belongas Bay: Soekarno's Point Dive Site – South Lombok

Site Overview

Soekarno's Point is the most remote and adventurous dive site in the Belongas Bay area, located on a dramatic headland that extends into the open Indian Ocean on the southern coast of Lombok. Named after Indonesia's first president, the site offers a thrilling combination of wall diving and pelagic encounters in raw, open-ocean conditions. The headland creates a natural barrier that splits the ocean currents, generating feeding stations on both sides where grey reef sharks patrol alongside giant trevally and schooling barracuda. Eagle rays glide past the wall face during the dry season, while massive schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish swirl above the coral-covered slopes. The wall drops from 5 meters to 35 meters, with prolific soft coral and sponge growth sustained by the constant flow of nutrient-rich water. Thermoclines at depth bring cooler water and the possibility of encountering deep-water species. The coral coverage on the shallower sections is exceptional, with large table corals, sea fans, and soft corals creating a vibrant underwater garden. Soekarno's Point is typically combined with The Magnet for a full day of south Lombok pelagic diving. The site requires advanced diving skills and should only be attempted when conditions are favorable, with experienced operators who understand the complex current patterns around the headland.