Timor-Leste · east of Dili, Behau

Dirt Track

Also known as: Whale Shark Point

Best time to dive

January to December; April to November

What you might see

  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • SeahorseLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not documented as suitable; the strong current profile makes it primarily a scuba drift-style site

Safety notes

Strong and unpredictable currents that can reverse direction between dives; rocky beach entry/exit

Permits & fees

No permit required; standard operator trip pricing applies (Dive Timor Lorosae coastal-east trips from about $120 for 2 dives)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Behau

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.