Gili Air: Segara Dive Site – Lombok

Site Overview

Segara is a beautifully diverse dive site on the eastern side of Gili Air that offers a complete underwater experience within a single dive. The site features a gentle slope that transitions from seagrass meadows in the shallows through vibrant hard coral gardens at mid-depths to soft coral-covered slopes in the deeper sections, reaching a maximum depth of approximately 22 meters. Green turtles are the star attraction, commonly found grazing in the seagrass beds at 5 to 10 meters where multiple individuals can be observed simultaneously. The hard coral garden at 10 to 15 meters is a kaleidoscope of color, with dense staghorn formations, massive brain corals, and table corals providing shelter for schools of anthias, damselfish, and pink skunk clownfish. Blue-spotted stingrays glide across the sand channels between the coral heads, while leaf fish camouflage perfectly against the coral rubble. The deeper soft coral slope at 15 to 22 meters is home to mandarin fish that emerge during evening dives in the cooler months. The site's easy conditions, reliable turtle encounters, and diverse underwater landscapes make it one of the most popular dives on Gili Air, suitable for all certification levels from beginners to experienced photographers. Segara is also excellent for snorkelers who can enjoy the turtles and coral garden from the surface in the shallow sections.