Asmarqa Point
Protected Area
Pulau Tiga Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Asmarqa Point offers some of Sipadan's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Asmarqa Point, a lesser-known spot in Sipadan, often gets overshadowed by its famous neighbours, but it’s a solid dive in its own right. We find it’s a good place to drift along the wall, keeping an eye out for patrolling reef sharks and the occasional eagle ray gliding past. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the quiet flow of a reef without the usual Sipadan crowds.
Typical Asmarqa Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Asmarqa Point
Asmarqa Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Asmarqa Point, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.56°C
87°F
Current Speed
14.04 cm/s
Direction: N (355.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.086 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
32.69 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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