Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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 - Barracuda Point Udar Besar offers some of Sipadan's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
Barracuda Point Udar Besar is a good spot to get your feet wet in Sipadan. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 18 meters, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone wanting to extend their bottom time. While it doesn't always deliver the famous barracuda tornadoes the main Barracuda Point is known for, we’ve still seen plenty of reef sharks cruising through and schools of bumphead parrotfish munching on the coral. It’s a gentle introduction to Sipadan’s overall feel, a nice warm-up dive before some of the deeper, more current-swept sites.
Typical Barracuda Point Udar Besar Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station
Empire Scuba Supplies
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barracuda Point Udar Besar
Barracuda Point Udar Besar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda Point Udar Besar, 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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