Gentle reef slope, turtles common, reasonable coral health, clearer dry-season visibility.
West-side Gili Meno slope with turtles and macro life.
West-side Gili Meno slope with turtles and macro life.
Most dives are run by local boat operators; the site is not a shore-first access point.
Meno Slope is the west-side Gili Meno reef that starts as a shallow sculpture zone over sand and coral bommies before easing into a gentle slope with richer coral and macro life farther out. It suits relaxed boat dives, but the upper section can be busy and the site needs current-aware spacing, especially when snorkel and boat traffic are active.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow sandy patches and corals are described between 3–7 m; the slope is described at about 20 m with soft corals.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Gentle slope with coral bommies, mild-to-medium current, and clearer water in the dry season.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch spacing in the shallow zone, stay current-aware on the slope, and keep clear of boat and snorkel traffic.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access is the norm, and the shallow sculpture area is shared with snorkelers and boats.
Legal Notes
No special permit is commonly listed; follow local dive-operator rules and avoid contact with reef, sculpture, and wildlife.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive for newer to experienced divers, with a gentle slope, coral bommies, and a current-aware drift profile.
Snorkeling
The shallow sculpture zone can work for snorkelers in calm water, but it is busier than a pure snorkel site and needs surface awareness.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Gentle reef slope, turtles common, reasonable coral health, clearer dry-season visibility.
Meno Slope extension with turtles, pufferfish, leaf scorpionfish, nudibranchs, moray eels, snappers, and eagle rays.
West-side slope with shallow coral bommies, beginner-to-advanced profile, and a link toward the Bounty Wreck.
Gentle slope with coral blocks and common green/hawksbill turtles plus macro species.
Boat-only access, medium current, 15-30 m visibility, and boat-dive facilities/boat-charter parking.
Official tourism context for the Gili Islands and Gili Meno as a dive destination.
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