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Panglima Reef

Panglima Reef is a fantastic dive site located to the north-west of Mabul Island. With a starting point just 5 meters from the shore, this sloping reef extends up to 50 meters into the deeper waters. Depending on the tides, divers may witness a gentle current along the coastline, making it an ideal location for beginners to experience the thrill of drift diving. Additionally, Panglima Reef is a haven for macro enthusiasts.

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

6.3
Above Average

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Panglima Reef
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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.

Sunrise at Panglima Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Panglima Reef: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.3s), Wind: 22.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 26.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Panglima Reef
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Panglima Reef

February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Panglima Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

7.2m / 23.6ft

April

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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