Dive-site story
Rising out of Amuk Bay near Candidasa, Gili Mimpang consists of three distinct rocky islets connected beneath the surface by a sloping reef and dramatic drop-offs. The submerged topography features a mix of hard coral formations, dramatic boulders, and a sloping plateau exposed to the Indonesian Throughflow. Diving here requires careful monitoring of conditions due to rapid shifts in water temperature and unpredictable water movement, but the exposure delivers pelagic action and healthy shark encounters.
Reliable cleaning station for oceanic sunfish during the colder upwelling months
Frequent encounters with resident whitetip reef sharks cruising the current-swept wall
Dramatic underwater boulder formations and deep swim-throughs lined with gorgonians
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Upwellings bring colder water and sunfish between July and November, though calm seas prevail across the dry season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Sunfish (Mola mola)Mola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluefin TrevallyCaranx melampygus | Common |
Marine forecast
