Candidasa Bali

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Candidasa is one of Bali’s top diving destinations, located on the island’s east coast. Known for its dramatic underwater landscapes, strong currents, and big marine life encounters, this area is perfect for experienced divers looking for adventure.

Candidasa Dive Sites

Candidasa is home to some of the most thrilling and rewarding dive spots on Bali’s east coast. Known for deep walls, strong currents, and frequent shark sightings, this area attracts experienced divers looking for adventure. The underwater landscape features dramatic canyons, swim-throughs, and rocky outcrops covered in soft corals.

Here are three of the best dive sites in the Candidasa area:

Reef Shark in Bali

Gili Mimpang

Gili Mimpang, also known as Batu Tiga or Sharks Point, is one of the most exciting dive sites near Padang Bai. Just a short 10-minute boat ride from the shore, this site is known for its frequent shark sightings and the occasional appearance of mola-mola during the right season. With rocky terrain, clear visibility, and strong currents, the site offers an adventurous experience that’s best enjoyed by confident and experienced divers.

  • Location: 10 minutes by boat from Padang Bai
  • Depth: 16 to 30 meters
  • Visibility: 20 to 30 meters
  • Conditions: Strong currents, occasional drift
  • Diver Level: Advanced divers

Gili Biaha

Gili Biaha is a remote and rugged dive site located offshore to the east of Bali. Known for its dramatic conditions and thrilling encounters, this site is home to Shark Cave, where white tip reef sharks often rest. Combined with Biaha Slope, the area offers an exciting dive for experienced divers who are comfortable in cooler water and occasional surges.

  • Location: 25 minutes by boat from the mainland
  • Depth: Around 12 to 30 meters
  • Visibility: 15 to 25 meters
  • Conditions: Surge, strong currents, cooler water
  • Diver Level: Advanced divers
Gili Biaha Dive Spot
Gili Tepekong Dive Site

Gili Tepekong (Highlight)

Gili Tepekong is one of the most impressive dive sites in East Bali. Just 15 minutes by boat from Padang Bai, this site features towering pinnacles, steep drop-offs, and a canyon known as the Blue Hole. It’s a favorite among experienced divers for its stunning topography and chance to see sharks, moray eels, and even mola-mola during the season. With strong currents and occasional surges, Gili Tepekong is recommended only for confident and skilled divers.

  • Location: 15 minutes by boat from Padang Bai
  • Depth: 18 to 30+ meters
  • Visibility: 20 to 30 meters
  • Conditions: Strong currents, surges, occasional down current
  • Diver Level: Advanced divers

What Makes This Dive Site Special

  • Underwater landscape: Steep walls, rocky canyons, and coral-covered pinnacles
  • Marine life: Regular sightings of reef sharks, barracudas, and seasonal mola-mola
  • Visibility: Often exceeds 30 meters, especially in dry season
  • Currents: Strong and unpredictable, suitable for drift diving
  • Water temperature: Around 27°C, can drop to 21°C from July to October
  • Diver level: Best for advanced divers with good experience in deep and current-prone sites
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