Gili Tepekong
Candidasa · Indonesia
Gili Tepekong is a small rocky islet offshore from Candidasa with an underwater canyon system that channels strong currents and concentrates big pelagic life. White-tip reef sharks rest in the canyon, large schools of barracuda patrol the water column, and mola mola are occasionally spotted here in the season. The hard coral coverage on the walls is impressive, and the unpredictable currents make this a site best suited to experienced divers.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 40 m
Advanced depths
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
18 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 29°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Whitetip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 20 records
Very likely
Most dives
Bluefin Trevally
Last confirmed Mar 10, 2026 · 21 records
Very likely
Most dives
Reef Octopus
Last confirmed Mar 12, 2026 · 34 records
Very likely
Most dives
Giant Trevally
Last confirmed May 19, 2026 · 5 records
Very likely
Most dives
Humphead Wrasse
Last confirmed Mar 7, 2026 · 7 records
Very likely
Most dives
Great Barracuda
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Ocean Sunfish (Mola)
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 6 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Bumphead Parrotfish
Last confirmed Jun 28, 2025 · 1 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Gear