AH KONG TONGUE
Protected Area
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - AH KONG TONGUE offers some of Sipadan's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Ah Kong Tongue is a beginner-friendly spot on Sipadan, shallow at 19 metres. It's a nice easy drift along a gentle slope, often with turtles just hanging out. You'll likely see a few reef sharks patrolling and schools of bumphead parrotfish cruising past. It's a relaxed dive, good for getting your bearings or enjoying a final, mellow dip.
Typical AH KONG TONGUE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.
Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.
Scuba Junkie
Baby Shark Dive Center 宝贝鲨潜水中心
Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station
Empire Scuba Supplies
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AH KONG TONGUE
AH KONG TONGUE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AH KONG TONGUE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.4–31.5°C
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: E (104°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.055 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.68 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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