Gili Tepekong Island: Shark Alley, Canyon, Wall and Swim-Throughs Dive Sites
Scuba Diving Gili Tepekong Island Sites Photography Gallery
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 Reef State:
Excellent coverage of hard and soft corals.
Fish Species:
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).
Highlights:
Magnificent rock pinnacles covered with hard and soft corals and breath-taking vertical walls with sea fans and a kaleidoscope of colorful tropical fish.
