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Bugis

Location: This dive site is conveniently located just a short 10-minute boat ride south of Juara Bay in Malaysia.

Depth: Divers can explore depths of 30m and beyond at this site.

Current: While sometimes strong currents can be experienced along the sloping rock wall, divers can navigate these conditions with caution.

Site: The dive site offers a diverse underwater landscape, featuring a sloping coral reef that ranges from 5m to 7m. As divers continue their descent, they will encounter a dramatic 'drop off' leading to a gradual sandy bottom, which can reach depths of 30m or more. Massive boulders add to the allure of this underwater environment.

Fish: Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world brimming with fusiliers, parrotfish, batfish, wrasse, damsel, moray eels, bumphead parrotfish, and napoleon wrasse.

Coral: Discover a stunning array of coral species, including branching coral, whip coral, fan coral, and brain coral. These vibrant formations create a breathtaking backdrop for divers.

Other species: Keep an eye out for nudibranches, adding an extra touch of marine diversity to the dive experience.

With a visibility of approximately 7m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Explore the underwater wonders of Malaysia at this exceptional dive site, located within close proximity to other captivating dive locations in the country.

Diving Conditions Score for Bugis

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Bugis

Depth

19m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Bugis

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

8.6 m/s

Water Temp

30°C

Visibility

7.18km

Cloud Cover

76%

Wave Period

3.5s

Air Temperature

30.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bugis
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Dive Score Chart for Bugis

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.541558823529412/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.416466666666667/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Bugis: 06:00
Sunset at Bugis: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bugis are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
15:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.4s), Wind: 8.4 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 4.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bugis
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bugis

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Bugis

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Bugis

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Bugis

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.2m / 46.6ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bugis

Bugis shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.2°C) and December the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 1.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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