Bakkungan Kecil
Protected Area
Turtle Islands Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Bakkungan Kecil offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bakkungan Kecil on Sipadan offers a relaxed drift over a sloping reef. We often spot green sea turtles here, sometimes resting, sometimes just cruising past. It's a good spot for newer divers to get comfortable with Sipadan's currents, or for anyone wanting a calmer dive after some of the more intense spots. Keep an eye out for reef sharks moving through the deeper sections.
Typical Bakkungan Kecil 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 Bakkungan Kecil
Bakkungan Kecil Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bakkungan Kecil, 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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