Clement Reef
Explore the thriving habitat of various marine species, including fascinating creatures like moray eels, angel fish, banner fish, and multiple species of clownfish. This beginner-friendly dive site boasts a low likelihood of strong currents and small tides, making it an ideal location for novice divers. With a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site offers ample opportunities for underwater exploration.
Enjoy a memorable diving experience at this captivating dive site near Sepanggar Island. Discover enchanting hard coral formations and encounter an array of vibrant marine life. Perfect for beginners, this dive site ensures an enjoyable and safe underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Clement Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Clement Reef
Depth
19m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Clement Reef
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10.6 m/s
Water Temp
30.8°C
Visibility
32.7km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
31.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Clement Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.798099999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.375799999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Clement Reef 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.98m (5.95s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Clement ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Clement Reef
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 Clement Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Clement Reef
Ideal Conditions for Clement Reef
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
February
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Clement Reef
Clement Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and December the coldest (21.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 - Jul 11, 2026