Coleman Shoal
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 - Coleman Shoal offers some of Sipadan's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Coleman Shoal sits off Sipadan, and it’s a good spot if you're looking for something a bit quieter than Barracuda Point. You'll often find green turtles munching on the corals here, and the occasional whitetip reef shark cruises by. It’s a relaxed dive, good for photographers or those who prefer a slower pace. We usually see some interesting nudibranchs if we take our time looking.
Typical Coleman Shoal 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 Coleman Shoal
Coleman Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coleman Shoal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)
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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