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Dive Spot Guide•
Gili Poh
Southwest Lombok macro slope with coral patches and critters.
A small island site with boat access, a sandy slope, and plenty of small reef life for slow scanning.
About Gili Poh
Gili Poh is a small southwest Lombok island dive with a sandy macro slope, healthy coral patches, and dense critter life.
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Research Estimate At Gili Poh
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gili Poh?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gili Poh Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
The site is described as a sandy slope with healthy coral and a published maximum depth around 20m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer dry-season conditions usually being easiest.
Typical Conditions
Sandy slope, healthy coral patches, and lots of small life over clear tropical water. Good days feel gentle and open rather than rough.
Safety & Access At Gili Poh
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep the search slow and buoyancy tight so the macro life stays easy to spot on the slope.
Access Restrictions
Plan on a boat transfer from the Sekotong side; the island is tiny and best handled as a guided day-trip stop.
Legal Notes
Respect the reef, follow the boat plan, and avoid touching coral or disturbing the small critters on the slope.
Local Intel For Gili Poh
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed scuba search over the slope, with a guide helping you work the sand, coral heads, and small reef creatures.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can work the shallower sections on calm days, but the site is better known for scuba and snorkeling.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers get the best read on Gili Poh around the shallow coral edge and clear water above the slope.
Wildlife at Gili Poh
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gili Poh
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gili Poh
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
