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Cape D'Aguilar sits at the exposed southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island, where coastal currents meet open-water swells. Submerged boulder piles, rocky gullies, and bedrock outcrops define the underwater terrain. Because the designated marine reserve on the headland restricts direct recreational access inside its core boundaries, divers explore the surrounding outer fringing reefs and nearby rocky islets, which harbor a mix of subtropical marine life and hard coral patches.
Rugged granite boulder structures and natural swim-through channels carved by wave action
Macro photography opportunities featuring colorful nudibranchs, crabs, and tube worms
Diverse reef communities clustered around the exposed outer headland formations
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide warmer sea temperatures and calmer conditions during favorable southwest monsoon periods.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NudibranchHypselodoris infucata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black-spotted PufferArothron nigropunctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted SweetlipsDiagramma pictum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black Sea UrchinDiadema setosum | Common |
Marine forecast
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