Jack Sparrow Reef
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Jack Sparrow Reef offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Jack Sparrow Reef on Sipadan keeps you busy, especially when the currents pick up. You’ll drift along a sloping reef, spotting plenty of green turtles resting or cruising past. We’ve often seen white-tip reef sharks here, sometimes in small groups. It's a relaxed drift, good for photographers or those who just want to absorb the classic Sipadan vibe without too much exertion.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jack Sparrow Reef
Jack Sparrow Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jack Sparrow 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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