House Reef
Protected Area
Pulau Tiga Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - House Reef offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Sipadan's House Reef offers an easy shore dive, a good option if you want to get wet without a boat trip. The reef slope here holds green sea turtles grazing on seagrass and a decent array of reef fish like parrotfish and fusiliers. It's a convenient spot for check dives or a relaxed afternoon in the water, especially if you're staying nearby.
Typical House Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for House Reef
House Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for House Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.4–31.5°C
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: E (104°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.055 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.68 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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