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Dive Spot Guide•
Simon’s Reef
Deeper Gili reef dive with canyons, coral bommies, and big marine life.
Advanced reef topography, variable current, and strong coral life make this a high-payoff Gili dive with real depth management.
About Simon’s Reef
Simon’s Reef is a deeper Gili Islands reef dive with broad canyons, coral bommies, and a sandy base that rises into a scenic ridge. It is best treated as an advanced shore-access dive from the Gili Air side, with depth and current that reward good buoyancy, tide awareness, and a disciplined plan for pickup. Expect big coral, schooling fish, and the chance of sharks, rays, and pygmy seahorses.
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Research Estimate At Simon’s Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Simon’s Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Simon’s Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m+
Depth Note
Sandy bottom reported at 30 m between large sea mounds.
Best Season
Year-round; May-June and October-November are often the calmest windows.
Safety & Access At Simon’s Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Plan for a deep profile and keep clear of overhangs and outcrops.
Access Restrictions
Shore access from the Gili Air side is the easiest route, and some operators only run the site when they can gather enough divers.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and operator guidance for the Gili sites.
Local Intel For Simon’s Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep scuba dive site around 30 m with sandy bottom and seamount terrain featuring overhangs and outcrops.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth and current make it a scuba-first dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the point here; the site is best explored as a deeper reef dive.
Wildlife at Simon’s Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Simon’s Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Simon’s Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
