Bugis
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.4s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 4.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BugisAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bugis
Ideal Conditions for Bugis
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
April
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
May
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
April
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026