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Kalawy House Reef, South is a calm house reef dive
Kalawy House Reef, South is a calm house reef dive
Kalawy House Reef, South is a shore-access reef just offshore from the resort beach and jetty. A sandy platform sits above a gently sloping outer reef, and the site is known for calm water, very clear visibility, hard-coral cover, and easy entry. Reef fish, surgeonfish, glass fish, moray eels, rays, and turtles make it a relaxed beginner-friendly dive and snorkel site.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
A sandy platform sits around 5 m, and the outer reef gently slopes to about 20 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Usually calm and clear, with a gentle slope and only light surface chop on rougher days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use good buoyancy around the hard-coral reef and watch the shallow platform near the jetty or beach entry.
Access Restrictions
Use the resort beach or jetty access and follow house-reef operating hours.
Legal Notes
Follow resort and dive-center rules for house-reef use and reef protection.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shore dive on a fringing reef with a sandy platform and gentle outer slope.
Freediving
Good for calm-day freediving on the shallow platform and outer reef edge.
Snorkeling
Very suitable for snorkeling thanks to calm water, clear visibility, and direct shore access.
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.
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Research Sources
Resort details page with beach, pier, and all-year resort context.
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