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Dive Spot Guide•
Shallow Turbo
Beginner-friendly reef with turtles and drift diving.
Shallow Turbo is a boat-access reef on the northeast side of Gili Trawangan, known for shallow coral heads, clear water, and easy-going drift dives.
About Shallow Turbo
Shallow Turbo on the northeast side of Gili Trawangan is a boat-access reef with a shallow plateau, coral heads, and a sandy slope that keeps the site friendly for newer divers while still holding enough life for slower exploratory dives. Turtles, schooling fish, small reef species, and occasional reef sharks make it a lively tropical profile, and the drift can pick up on some days.
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Research Estimate At Shallow Turbo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Shallow Turbo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Shallow Turbo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Shallow reef slope with coral heads and sandy sections that level out into deeper water.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical reef with shallow coral heads, sandy slopes, clear water, and a gentle drift that can pick up on some tides.
Safety & Access At Shallow Turbo
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Watch the drift, keep an eye on boat pickups, and stay close to the guide when the current builds.
Access Restrictions
Best planned with a local dive center and boat pickup; drift timing matters on some tides.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine rules and dive-center boat instructions around the Gili reef system.
Local Intel For Shallow Turbo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow dive at 5–15 m suitable for both beginner and experienced divers.
Freediving
Freediving is possible only in calm, guided conditions; the site is primarily known for scuba drift dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling works best on calm days over the shallow coral heads, though boat traffic and drift still matter.
Wildlife at Shallow Turbo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shallow Turbo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shallow Turbo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
