Gili Air: Frogfish Point Dive Site – Lombok

Site Overview

Frogfish Point on Gili Air is a dedicated macro and muck diving site that has earned its reputation as one of the best locations in the Gili Islands for encountering multiple species of frogfish. The site features a gentle slope on the southeast side of Gili Air, where a mosaic of coral bommies and rubble patches creates the ideal hunting habitat for painted frogfish, warty frogfish, and the occasional giant frogfish. The rubble substrate between the bommies supports an extraordinary diversity of small marine creatures, including mimic octopus that emerge from the sand to impersonate other species, flamboyant cuttlefish that flash vivid warning colors, and ribbon eels that extend from crevices in the coral. The site's easy conditions and shallow depth profile allow divers to spend extended time searching for and photographing these small subjects without the pressure of strong currents or deep decompression obligations. Local dive guides have an exceptional knowledge of the site's resident critters and can reliably locate frogfish in their favorite ambush positions. Frogfish Point is typically combined with Hanns Reef or Segara for a two-tank day trip that offers a nice contrast between reef scenery and dedicated macro exploration. The site is also popular for afternoon dives when the warm, shallow water and easy conditions make for a relaxed and productive search for small creatures.