Diving in Dili Coast

Explore 4 dive sites in Dili Coast, Timor-Leste. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Dili Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Dili Coast occur in January, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 30.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 30.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • February: 30.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • March: 30.1°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • April: 30.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • May: 30.1°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • June: 30.1°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • July: 30.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • August: 30.1°C (air: 25.9°C)
  • September: 30.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • October: 30.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • November: 30.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • December: 30.1°C (air: 27.6°C)

Marine Life in Dili Coast

Home to 270 recorded species including 246 reef fish, 8 seagrass & algae, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other, 2 hard corals, 2 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Dili Coast

Dili Coast has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Dili Coast

Based on average water temperature of 30.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Dili Coast

  • Behau - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lamsanak - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lagoa Tasitolu - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Batugadé - Marine Natural Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Suco de Vila - Marine Natural Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Area Mangal Hera - Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Dili Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), Dili - 39 km away, approx 57 min travel time
  • Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC), Oecussi-Ambeno - 147 km away, approx 176 min travel time
  • Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI), Suai - 61 km away, approx 82 min travel time

Dive Sites

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