Sandy Bottom is a shore-accessible site off the north coast of Dili, Timor-Leste, offering a combination of reef and muck diving. The topography features a sandy substrate and reef structures, with depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility reaching 30 metres. Water temperatures remain stable between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. This site is suitable for beginner divers, though caution is advised regarding potential entanglement risks within the wreck structure and monitoring depth changes between 3 and 9 metres. As there are no confirmed facilities on-site, visitors should arrive self-sufficient with all necessary equipment.

Dili Rock West is a reef site located in Dili, Timor-Leste, offering a shallow dive experience suitable for beginners. The site features a notable formation of Pavona clavus coral. Divers and snorkellers can access the reef directly from the shore, though the entry is restricted to high tide conditions. Depths range from 5 to 30 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 29C. Hazards include potential surf, surge, and strong currents, as well as the presence of stonefish and lionfish. Night diving is permitted at this location.

Roda Reef is an artificial reef located in Dili, Timor-Leste. The site maintains a consistent depth of 14 metres. Access is via a shore entry, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally mild, with water temperatures ranging between 28C and 30C throughout the year. The site is also accessible for night diving. Parking facilities are available for visitors at the entry point. As an artificial reef, the site provides a specific structure for exploration in the Dili and North Coast region.

Tasi Tolu is a muck diving site located in Dili, Timor-Leste, offering a shore entry to a sandy bottom environment. Divers can explore depths between 10 and 15 metres with visibility reaching 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Marine life recorded at this site includes the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Giant Frogfish, Dwarf Pipehorse, Ornate Ghostpipefish, Painted Frogfish, Warty Anglerfish, Emperor Angelfish, Weedy Scorpionfish, Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Coral Grouper, Bobtail Squid, Leaf Scorpionfish, Nembrotha Nudibranch, and Broadclub Cuttlefish. Water temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, jellyfish, sea urchins, and stonefish.

Maubara Town provides accessible shore-based reef diving along the coast of Timor-Leste. The reef structure extends to depths between 12 and 20 metres, making it suitable for newly certified divers. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. As facilities are not guaranteed at the site, divers should arrive self-sufficient with all necessary equipment, including a surface marker buoy. The site is accessible for diving in any month, though local conditions should be checked prior to entry.

Akuatica in Dili offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and drop-off. Suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers, the site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth with an average of 12 metres. Entry is from the shore, located 10 metres from the site. Conditions typically include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres, though surges can occur. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The site supports night diving and provides comprehensive on-site facilities including parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and equipment rental.

Pertamina Pier in Dili is a shore-accessible muck and artificial reef site ranging from 5 to 15 metres in depth. The pier structure provides a sheltered environment suitable for beginner divers, though moderate currents can occur, particularly around the pilings. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution regarding boat traffic, entanglement risks, and sharp coral. Stonefish are present, so avoid contact with the bottom and use appropriate footwear for the shore entry. Guided tours and air fills are available on-site to assist with navigation and safety.

Compass in Dili offers a diverse underwater landscape, transitioning between reef, wall, drift, and muck environments within a single dive. Depths range from 3 to 40 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain consistent at 27 to 28C. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, though shore entries require caution due to surf and sharp coral. Moderate currents are common, necessitating the use of a surface marker buoy due to active boat traffic. This site is suited for intermediate divers who can manage variable topography and depth control.