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Gill Tepekong, Candidasa

This dive site offers a captivating underwater experience with its abundant large boulders creating stunning overhangs and tunnels. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 12 meters, highlighted by a sandy slope descending to 35 meters on one side, while a dramatic, steep wall extends beyond 40 meters on the other.

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

7.9
Good

Good diving conditions!
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

advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
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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.

Sunrise at Gill Tepekong, Candidasa: 06:00
Sunset at Gill Tepekong, Candidasa: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
14:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.84m (6.9s), Wind: 7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Gill Tepekong, Candidasa

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.2m / 46.6ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026

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