Diving in Gili Tapekong Candidasa

Type:
Rock pillars reef slope, small island, deep walls, cave (swim through).
Access:
About 20 minutes via boat north of Padang Bai to the east coast.
Coral Reef State:
Beautiful coverage of soft and hard corals.
Fish Species:
Schooling barracudas, Superb numbers. Turtles and many more, a good area to see huge pelagic species such as sun fish and manta ray in season June-October.
Current:
Very strong and moderate to strong.
Visibility:
25m+ the best period in June-October.
Note:
Can be a difficult dive site spot when full and also new moon down currents.
Highlights:
Magnificent of rock site pinnacles covered by hard or soft corals with breath taking of vertical walls with sea fans and a kaleidoscope on colorful tropical fish.