Gili Tepekong (The Canyon) dive site

Candidasa

Gili Tepekong (The Canyon) Diving

Strong and tide-dependent, with possible downcurrent and cold thermoclines. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
15–40 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Canyon, Wall, Drop-off, Drift, and Pelagic
Experience level
Advanced

About Gili Tepekong (The Canyon)

Gili Tepekong (The Canyon) is a canyon, wall, drop-off dive in Candidasa, with a working depth range of approximately 15–40 m. The site is known for sweetlips, reef sharks, trevally, tuna, and barracuda. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Canyon, Wall, Drop-off, Drift, and Pelagic profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 15 to 40 m
  • Potential encounters include sweetlips, reef sharks, trevally, and tuna
  • Strong and tide-dependent, with possible downcurrent and cold thermoclines

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent; The Canyon profile is for highly experienced divers with excellent buoyancy and current management

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
19–28 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Strong and tide-dependent, with possible downcurrent and cold thermoclines

Best months to dive

Year-round when daily weather, tide and sea conditions permit.

Diveable when sea state and tide permit. Cooler thermoclines and seasonal mola mola possibility are most associated with July–October, but sightings are never guaranteed.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Sweetlips
  • Reef sharks
  • Trevally
  • Tuna
  • Barracuda
  • Reef fish
  • Seasonal mola mola

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Boat dive to Gili Tepekong; live or negative entry may be required

Boat departure point
Candidasa local boat departure point
Boat travel time
10–25 min

Safety notes

The exposed canyon combines depth, strong current, cold water and possible downcurrent. Enter only after a local current assessment and never exceed certification or overhead limits.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 15–40 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • The exposed canyon combines depth, strong current, cold water and possible downcurrent. Enter only after a local current assessment and never exceed certification or overhead limits.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Gili Tepekong (The Canyon) dive site planning map

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