Topekong Dive Site

From Candidasa. It takes a 20 minutes "Jukung" ride or from Sanur, it takes 1.5 h by speedboat . A very small island (only about 3000 m2) with 2 or 3 diving sites. Sometime when the current is right, you can explore the whole underwater sites in just 2 dives. The west side offers a slight drop off and some underwater reef structure that is very rich in underwater life. Sharks are quite common. The current is unpredictable and at some point changing directions which may include strong undertow and surge. Some people call this site "the Toilet" Sun Fishes are also regular visitor. Water is generally crystal clear with visibility of more than 20m. This area is among the best yet the most challenging one. We usually take more precaution to bring inexperienced divers when diving here.

The dive site is just 5 minutes away from the Goat Island . It offers similar characteristic to the Goat Island with a specialty of Shark Diving. During 90% of the dives we made here, we saw Sharks at around 18 to 23m, sometimes more than 10 Sharks. There are many Trigger Fishes, and schools of everything, the fish life is exceptionally rich. The current may be tricky, but negotiable. Sun Fishes are regular visitors especially from July to September. This location is a great place to see something "big".

A 15 minutes "Jukung" ride from Goat Island to the north. Back roll is usually the best entry method to enter the water. The current is quite wild here, sometimes it can form a whirlpool. Some walls and some slopes with a very healthy reef surround the entire island. The wall is black with abundant soft coral in some area. There is lots of small marine life compared to Mimpang and Goat Island . Sharks are also common, although not as many as at Mimpang.

While most dive sites in Topekong area are high voltage, the Blue lagoon offers something different. After a wild encounter with some underwater life and current, the Blue lagoon may be a good alternative for relaxing. The location is about 5 km south of Mimpang. It is located in a beautiful white sandy beaches lagoon. The lagoon is excellent for snorkeling. The diving route will generally start from the lagoon and then turn to the right. You will find schools of Sweet Lips, Morays and sometime Crocodile Fishes. Usually visibility is from 15 to 20m, and in some area there is a current, but not so strong. Some big corals with some baby Sharks are common.