

Best for beginner divers, 3-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Compass House Reef in the Cristo Rei Area offers a combination of reef and muck diving environments. The site features a sloping reef with healthy coral coverage between 3 and 8 metres, transitioning into sandy slopes starting at 10 metres. Divers can reach depths of up to 40 metres. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, bluespotted fantail rays, Indian lionfish, maroon clownfish, painted spiny lobsters, and various nudibranchs such as the varicose wart slug. Other species include butterflyfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, and unicornfish. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, with mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 29C.
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The house reef is accessible directly from the shore for snorkeling and diving.
Located at the beach of Beloi, Atauro Island. It is a 10-minute walk from the ferry harbour at Beloi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, bluespotted fantail rays, Indian lionfish, maroon clownfish, painted spiny lobsters, and varicose wart slugs. Other species include butterflyfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, and unicornfish.
Yes, Compass House Reef is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and a sloping reef structure.
The site offers a depth range of 3 to 40 metres, starting with a shallow reef and moving into deeper sandy slopes.
This is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to access the site.
The best months to visit Compass House Reef are May and November.
Diving at Compass House Reef in Beloi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Compass House Reef in Beloi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Compass House Reef in Beloi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Compass House Reef in Beloi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.