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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.
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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
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate 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 Diving
Best for experienced certified scuba divers on a guided boat drop; the route combines an overhead cave segment, wall sections, and strong current.
Freediving
Not a routine freedive site. The boat drop, strong current, and overhead cave segment make it better suited to guided scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site. Boat traffic, surge, and current-sensitive terrain make the site better suited to scuba planning.
Wildlife at Gili Tepekong
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gili Tepekong
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gili Tepekong
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
