Gili Tepekong

# Gili Tepekong Dive Site

Gili Tepekong is an iconic dive destination located in the Lombok Strait near Bali, Indonesia. This challenging site features dramatic underwater topography with steep walls, crevices, and a notable vertical chimney formation that creates exciting drift diving opportunities.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, rocky outcrops, and sandy slopes ranging from 5 to 40 meters depth. The site is renowned for exceptional marine biodiversity, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and schools of jacks and trevally. Larger pelagic species like eagle rays and occasionally manta rays visit the area, particularly during certain seasons.

Strong currents are characteristic of Gili Tepekong, making it suitable for experienced divers only. The site requires advanced diving skills due to challenging conditions and navigation through the chimney passages. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 meters, varying with seasonal currents and weather conditions.

Best diving periods are during the dry season when conditions are more predictable. Gili Tepekong’s combination of dramatic geology, abundant marine life, and adventurous diving makes it a must-visit destination for skilled divers exploring Bali’s premier dive sites.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus ivan_rudenkov

Rusty Jobfish Aphareus rutilans oranglautan

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea lovelyclemmy

Annulobalcis maculata Annulobalcis maculata krokozavr

Blackback Butterflyfish Chaetodon melannotus simonnicholas

Palenose Moray Gymnothorax formosus lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)