Cristo Rei in Dili offers accessible shore diving suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 25 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site features a variety of marine life, with wrasses being very common. Other species frequently recorded include blackback anemonefish, vagabond butterflyfish, groupers, palenose parrotfish, freckled hawkfish, pufferfish, speckled butterflyfish, flagtail triggerfish, checkerboard wrasse, blackback butterflyfish, striped surgeonfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, and the rarer scrawled butterflyfish. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically ranging between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius.

Cristo Rei East is a shore-entry reef dive located on the north coast of Timor-Leste. The site features a reef structure extending from 12 metres to 30 metres in depth. Divers can expect mild currents, making it suitable for beginners, with visibility typically ranging between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, generally between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. When diving, maintain awareness of boat traffic during entry and exit. Exercise caution regarding buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks, and remain vigilant for lionfish that may be present within the reef structure.

Pinnacle is an advanced offshore dive site located 3000 metres from the coast of Dili, Timor-Leste. This submerged feature requires boat access and is characterised by strong currents, making it suitable only for experienced divers. The site reaches depths between 12 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 26 metres. Due to the significant depth and challenging current conditions, this site is not appropriate for beginners or snorkellers. Divers should be prepared for deep water and potential current-related hazards during their typical 50-minute dive. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.