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    Bakkungan Kecil dive site
    reef
    15-30m
    Sipadan, Malaysia
    Turtle Islands Park

    Bakkungan Kecil

    Best months: Mar

    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 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 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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 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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