Lankayan
Protected Area
Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Lankayan offers some of Sipadan's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Lankayan brings a different feel to the Sipadan area. We’re talking healthy corals and schools of fusiliers, surgeonfish, and banners that just blanket the reef. But the real joy here, for us, is taking it slow and looking for the smaller stuff. We’ve found frogfish tucked into sponges, ghostpipefish swaying in the current, and nudibranchs in colours you didn’t know existed. It’s a great spot for photographers or anyone who likes a more relaxed pace, letting you really appreciate the details, though you’ll still spot blacktip reef sharks cruising past in the blue.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lankayan
Lankayan Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lankayan, 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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