Staghorn Crest
Malaysia / Semporna
Staghorn Crest is a reef diving and macro photography dive site lead in Semporna, Malaysia. The reference depth is 18-30 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and macro photography, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
30 m
Average depth
30 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Best for
Highlights
- • Semporna dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 18-30 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Likely highlights: barracuda, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Staghorn Crest by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 18-30 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Staghorn Crest
4.483, 118.615
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- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Coral Garden
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- Max depth
- 23 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Staghorn Crest is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Staghorn Crest are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include barracuda, nudibranch, coral.