Operator dive log describing access, visibility, and current behavior at East Ninepin.
Boat-only Hong Kong dive with macro life and soft coral.
Boat-only Hong Kong dive with macro life and soft coral.
東果洲 East Ninepin Island is a boat-only Hong Kong dive with shallow macro zones and deeper soft-coral sections. It is a weather-sensitive Sai Kung day trip that rewards a calm window with colorful reef structure, nudibranchs, frogfish, and other small marine life in the shallows, while the deeper water opens into a broader coral scene for divers who want more than a quick reef hop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The site is described as ranging from shallow macro zones to deeper soft-coral sections, with dive spots around 5 m to 20+ m.
Typical Conditions
Open-water boat dive with wind and current windows, macro-rich shallows, and a deeper soft-coral section.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Check wind and current before committing; the site can be inaccessible when the wind is uncooperative.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow areas suit macro hunting; deeper water opens into a soft-coral garden.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator dive log describing access, visibility, and current behavior at East Ninepin.
Hong Kong dive directory calling East Ninepin one of the city's popular dive spots.
Hong Kong dive association guidance covering the Ninepins group and its exposure.
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