Located on Bali's east coast just south of Candidasa, Amuk Bay is the start point for dives at Tepekong, Gili Mimpang and Gili Biaha, some of Bali's very best diving. This is one of the best areas to see mola molas.
Tepekong is a small, just a few hundred metres wide, rocky islet that has deep water all around and is exposed to strong currents. It is therefore not a beginners dive site but for experienced divers who are happy to be swept along in a 5 knot current of cold water the rewards are crystal clear water and the chance to encounter reef sharks and schools of pelagic fish like blue fin trevally and rainbow runners.
The canyon on the south west of Tepekong is exposed to the strongest currents which can pull downwards and this is the best place to see reef sharks. The canyon starts at 25m deep and is framed by hard and soft corals.
The northeastern side offers more protection from the currents and has some impressive hard coral formations on the boulders down to 25m. Napoleon wrasse can sometimes be seen here. On the east side of the island a wall down to 40m has impressive coral, seafans, crinoids and fish life.
Gili Mimpang and Gili Biaha >>
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