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    Arthur Reef, Sapi Island dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Beginner
    Sipadan, Malaysia
    Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

    Arthur Reef, Sapi Island

    Best months: Mar

    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 - Arthur Reef, Sapi Island offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.

    Best timeMar
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 142+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest May, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Arthur Reef, just off Sapi Island, is one of Sipadan's calmer spots, ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. The reef here is pretty gentle, a gradual slope where we often spot smaller reef fish darting amongst the coral bommies. It's a nice change of pace from the faster currents elsewhere, offering a relaxed environment to practice buoyancy and enjoy the quieter moments.

    Typical Arthur Reef, Sapi Island Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0318:0412h 1m daylightGolden hour 17:36

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arthur Reef, Sapi Island

    Arthur Reef, Sapi Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Arthur Reef, Sapi Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)

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    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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