Wakatobi house reef with wall dives and high biodiversity.
Wakatobi house reef with wall dives and high biodiversity.
Wakatobi House Reef is a compact resort reef that starts right off the jetty and quickly opens into a steep wall system with shallow shelves and a dramatic drop-off. It is the kind of site that rewards slow exploration because the top, the wall, and the deeper face each carry different life. The dive suits people who want a long, flexible reef session rather than a quick out-and-back.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 76m
Depth Note
The reef top rises to within about five feet of the surface, and the wall plunges down to roughly 76 m.
Best Season
March to December
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral shelves and seagrass near the beach, then a steep wall drop-off into deep water.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use slack tide when possible and keep an eye on the wall line if the current is building.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Long exploratory dives along the house reef wall, with plenty of shallow structure and deeper options if you want them.
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
Recent community updates
Research Sources
Official house-reef overview and shore-dive positioning.
Visibility and wall-depth context.
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