Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Discover a diverse marine life as you dive into the depths. Encounter magnificent white tip reef sharks, elusive cuttlefish, camouflaging flounder fish, and the remarkable mola mola, also known as the oceanic sunfish, during the appropriate season. Keep your eyes peeled for fascinating creatures like octopuses, moray eels, and more, adding to the excitement of your underwater adventure.
Located conveniently near Gili Gimpang, the next dive site to explore is Gili Tepekong. This fascinating area boasts a unique topography with large boulders resting in shallow waters, creating enticing gaps that provide shelter for various fish species. Certain seasons also offer the chance to spot baby sharks within these rocky crevices. Notably, the prominent rocks form a mesmerizing tunnel affectionately referred to as the localized "blue hole" by experienced divers.
With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers looking for a thrilling underwater escapade. Situated within Indonesia, specifically near Candidasa, Bali, 80851, this picturesque location serves as a perfect destination for divers seeking exceptional diving opportunities.
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Diving Conditions Score for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Depth
25m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
0.6 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
5.1km
Cloud Cover
52%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
21.6°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Dive Score Chart for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.648005797101449/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.597597551789078/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Gill Tepekong, Candidasa are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.9s), Wind: 7 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gill Tepekong, CandidasaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Ideal Conditions for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
May
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
Gill Tepekong, Candidasa follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and November the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026