Gili Tepekong Dive Site

Type:

Small island, reef slope, deep walls, rock pillars and cave (swim through).

Access:

15 minutes by boat, north of Padang Bai on the east coast.

Coral:

Excellent coverage of hard and soft corals.

Fish:

Superb numbers. Schooling barracudas, turtles and much more, a good chance to see big pelagic species like manta ray and sun fish in season (June-October).

Current:

Moderate to strong and very strong.

Visibility:

25m+ (best June-October).

Note:

Can be a difficult site around full and new moon (down currents).

Highlight:

Magnificent rock pinnacles covered with hard and soft corals and breath-taking vertical walls with sea fans and a kaleidoscope of colorful tropical fish.