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Dive Spot Guide•
Clement Reef
Sepanggar boat reef with clear water and coral slope diving.
Local operator required
Clement Reef is normally dived as a guided local boat trip from the Kota Kinabalu or Sepanggar side.
Clement Reef is a simple local boat dive off Sepanggar with a sloping coral route, usually good clarity for the area, and conditions that are more relaxed than high-energy.
About Clement Reef
Clement Reef is a boat-only reef slope off the Sepanggar side of Kota Kinabalu, where hard coral growth, bright water, and an easy sloping layout make it a classic local reef dive. It is usually chosen for relaxed reef touring, coral structure, and common tropical fish life rather than for demanding current or technical routing, so it works best as a straightforward recreational site when weather and visibility are settled.
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Research Estimate At Clement Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Clement Reef?
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Clement Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 20m
Depth Note
Public dive guides commonly place the reef in a recreational range that begins around 7 m and runs to about 20 m, though some listings claim a somewhat deeper far edge.
Best Season
Clement Reef can be dived through much of the year around Kota Kinabalu, with clearer water and easier surface conditions usually arriving during more settled weather periods.
Typical Conditions
Expect a short local boat ride, a gentle reef slope, generally mild water movement, and visibility that is often better than many near-city reefs in the area.
Safety & Access At Clement Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Clement Reef is usually a forgiving recreational dive, but divers still need buoyancy control over the coral slope and should plan for visibility changes after wind or rain. Standard guided boat pickup and surface procedures matter because the site is reached by local dive boat.
Access Restrictions
Clement Reef is normally accessed through local boat operators rather than independent entry, so departure point, timing, and any current marine park or island access rules are generally handled through the trip operator.
Legal Notes
Local marine access rules, jetty logistics, and operator procedures can change, so divers should confirm current departure arrangements and fees with the boat running the trip.
Local Intel For Clement Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Clement Reef suits divers who want an uncomplicated coral reef dive with easy route reading, comfortable recreational depth, and enough fish life to keep a slow tour interesting.
Freediving
The site is mainly described as a scuba boat reef rather than a dedicated freedive location, but calm days and the shallower upper slope can still suit guided breath-hold exploration.
Snorkeling
Clement Reef is better known as a boat dive than as a snorkel stop, though clear calm days on the shallower reef edge can still offer surface viewing.
Recent Logged Visits At Clement Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Clement Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
