

Best for beginner divers, 5-21m, shore entry, mild current.
Kapalai House Reef is a reef and artificial reef site located off Mataking Island. Divers can access the site directly from the shore, with depths ranging from 5 to 21 metres and an average depth of 17 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility fluctuates between 5 and 25 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive times around 60 minutes. Facilities available on-site include toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and equipment rental. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, sharp coral, and stonefish.
4.47140, 118.99000
If you are looking for a Leaf Scorpionfish, this is the place to come.
Located in front of the Kapalai Resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-21m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 5 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
Divers should watch for entanglement, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and gear storage.
Diving at Kapalai House Reef in Mabul requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Kapalai House Reef in Mabul typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kapalai House Reef in Mabul typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.