Indonesia · Candidasa
Gili Tepekong
Also known as: Blue Hole, Canyon
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishPossible
- FrogfishPossible
- Grey reef sharkReliably seen
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Peak season
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not suitable - deep pinnacle with strong current, boat access only
Safety notes
Strong vertical down-currents in the Canyon, significant surge in swim-throughs, remote pinnacle with no shore bail-out, dives may be postponed by guides in unsafe conditions
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Candidasa
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.