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Gili Tepekong, Padangbai, Bali

Padangbai, Bali

Gili Tepekong is a small island off Padangbai. What it is known for is the canyon, plus the walls. The water is colder than the bay, and the current is strong. Go by boat from Padangbai, about 35 minutes.

A usual depth is about 25 m, and this site map calls it a wall in the island group. July to October is the season most often named for mola. Sharks are on the walls. This site is for divers who are already comfortable in current and cold water.

Map coordinate
−8.53261, 115.58425
Dive type
Wall
Entry
Boat from Padangbai
Depth
About 25 m
Water
Salt water, colder than the bay

Marine life

Shark

On the walls and in the canyon.

Mola

The chance rises from July to October. Not guaranteed.

An animal on this list is not guaranteed on every dive.