Panglima Reef
This dive site offers an enchanting underwater world filled with clusters of vibrant nudibranchs, graceful stingrays, majestic turtles, and mesmerizing schools of yellowstripe snappers. Divers may also have the incredible opportunity to spot the elusive crocodile fish and even occasional sightings of magnificent whale sharks.
Panglima Reef boasts excellent visibility of up to 14 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring marine environment. With a maximum depth of 21 meters, this site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners.
Experience the wonders of Panglima Reef and uncover the captivating marine life that awaits beneath the surface. Start your diving adventure today.
Diving Conditions Score for Panglima Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Panglima Reef
Depth
21m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Panglima Reef
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
26.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
9.86km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
29°C
Precipitation
0.5 mm
Dive Score Chart for Panglima Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.628900000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.289599999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Panglima 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: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.3s), Wind: 22.3 m/s
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 26.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Panglima ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Panglima 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 Panglima Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Panglima Reef
Ideal Conditions for Panglima Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
7.2m / 23.6ft
April
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Panglima Reef
Panglima 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 March with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). April is usually the driest month with 4.3mm 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 9, 2026