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SIPADAN ISLAND

"The Best Shore Dives in the World"

Diving Season
You can dive here all year round. Overall, the best conditions at Sipadan Island exist from April to December, especially July and August. January to March can see some unsettled weather and a decrease in visibility but the resorts still see plenty of guests at this time as the diving can still be fine.

Reef Basics
Great for: Large animals, wall diving, drift dives and advanced divers

Not so great for: Wrecks, beginner divers and non-diving activities

Depth: 5 - >40m

Visibility: 10 - 30m

Currents: Can be strong

Surface Conditions: Can be choppy

Water Temperature: 26 - 30°C

Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced

Number of dive sites: 12

Distance: 12 km (25 minutes) south from Mabul and 10 km (18 minutes) southwest from Kapalai

Access: Diving from Mabul and Kapalai resorts

Recommended length of stay: 5 - 14 days, including the nearby islands