Kapalai House Reef
The underwater world of Sipadan-Kapalai is home to a diverse range of marine life, providing an unforgettable diving experience. Divers can encounter various species of nudibranch, as well as fascinating creatures like giant moral eels, lionfish, and pipefish. The abundance of turtles in these waters also makes it a hotspot for researchers studying their nesting habits.
Experience excellent underwater visibility of up to 10 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, enhancing your diving adventure. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, Sipadan-Kapalai promises an exceptional holiday filled with adventure and exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Kapalai House Reef
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kapalai House Reef
Depth
19m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Kapalai House Reef
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
8.6 m/s
Water Temp
30.5°C
Visibility
18.66km
Cloud Cover
52%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Dive Score Chart for Kapalai House Reef
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.730556462585033/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.372366247379455/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Kapalai House 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.12m (7.35s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kapalai House ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kapalai House 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 Kapalai House Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kapalai House Reef
Ideal Conditions for Kapalai House Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
7.4m / 24.3ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kapalai House Reef
Kapalai House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 3.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 18, 2026