Gilly Reef
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Gilly Reef offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Gilly Reef is a good spot for a relaxed drift dive along Sipadan's shallower coral gardens. We often see schools of bannerfish and surgeonfish here, with a few green turtles grazing on the corals. It’s a solid choice for macro photographers, or divers who prefer a gentler pace after the deeper sites. Visibility is usually consistent, making it easy to enjoy the smaller details.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gilly Reef
Gilly Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gilly Reef, 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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