bali.com · Dive Site Guide
Lists 10-30 m depth, average visibility around 18 m, strong current, wall/drift/cave terrain, and reef fish plus macro life.
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Gili Tepekong
Boat-only cave-and-wall dive off Amuk Bay with strong current.
ScubaBoat EntryAdvanced
CaveReefWall
Local operator required
A local guide is the normal way to match the current, surge, and cave segment to the day's conditions.
Experienced scuba site in East Bali, where a rocky island, cave entry, and wall section demand good current timing and guided boat drops.
About Gili Tepekong
Gili Tepekong is a boat dive off Amuk Bay in the Padangbai and Candidasa area, where a rocky island, cave entry, and wall-and-reef terrain create a classic current-sensitive route. It suits experienced certified scuba divers who are comfortable with guided drops, overhead procedures, and changing island-side conditions.
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Research Estimate At Gili Tepekong
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VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthStrong current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Gili Tepekong?
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Gili Tepekong Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Published ranges vary from 5-30 m to 10-30 m, with some wall/canyon descriptions extending deeper; the main dive plan stays on the island's current-sensitive side.
Best Season
May - Oct
Typical Conditions
Boat-only cave-and-wall dive with strong current, surge on exposed sections, and seasonal pelagic sightings.
Safety & Access At Gili Tepekong
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Strong currents make this a site for certified, experienced divers; treat the cave as an overhead environment and follow local guidance.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry, strong current, and overhead terrain make this a site for certified, experienced divers.
Legal Notes
Follow guide briefing and local dive-site rules.
Local Intel For Gili Tepekong
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best for experienced certified scuba divers on a guided boat drop; the route combines an overhead cave segment, wall sections, and strong current.
Freedive
Not a routine freedive site. The boat drop, strong current, and overhead cave segment make it better suited to guided scuba.
Snorkel
Not a casual snorkel site. Boat traffic, surge, and current-sensitive terrain make the site better suited to scuba planning.
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Wildlife at Gili Tepekong
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Recent Logged Visits At Gili Tepekong
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Avg. Visibility18m
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Gili Tepekong Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Gili Tepekong Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
bioone.org · Scientific Study
Bali reef assessment table includes Gili Tepekong and supports a strong hard-coral baseline.
www.all4divingindonesia.com · Operator Page
Boat dive from Padang Bai; 5-30 m depth, 15-30 m visibility, strong/tricky current, AOWD+ recommendation, and white-tip reef sharks, barracudas, mola mola, and pygmy seahorses.
www.baliblackmantascuba.com · Operator Page
Notes Tepekong Cave as one of the more popular dives in the Tepekong/Mimpang pair.
www.thailand-diving.org · Dive Site Guide
Describes the site as exposed to north current, suitable only for certified experienced divers, with conditions that can change very quickly.
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