Blue Water Wreck - Sipadan

Sipadan isn't just about the pelagics, though we'll never say no to a hammerhead. The Blue Water Wreck offers a different flavour, a chance to explore a small, steel-hulled vessel that's settled upright on the seafloor. It’s a good spot for some relaxed penetration, if you're qualified, poking around the holds where schooling fusiliers often gather, creating shimmering curtains of silver. Keep an eye out for resident batfish and the occasional reef shark patrolling the perimeter. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate history and the way the ocean reclaims human structures.

Location
Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.290667, 114.997500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Kuraman Marine Park

Best Time to Dive in Sipadan

The warmest water temperatures in Sipadan occur in August, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.3°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.7°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 30.3°C
  • July: 30.2°C
  • August: 30.6°C
  • September: 30.5°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 29.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sipadan

Nearest Dive Centres to Blue Water Wreck

Marine Life in Sipadan

Home to 147 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 11 sea snails & nudibranchs, 9 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Blue Water Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories