Sipadan, Malaysia
    Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area

    Lankayan - Bimbo Rock

    Best months: Mar

    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 - Bimbo Rock offers some of Sipadan's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.

    Best timeMar
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 142+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest May, October, November
    CharacterPinnacle dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    We often hear about Sipadan’s big names, but Lankayan – Bimbo Rock is a reminder that the whole region delivers. It’s a pinnacle, which always makes for interesting diving, and the coral cover is good, with plenty of staghorn and branch corals. Keep an eye out for lesser star coral too; it’s not as flashy as some, but it adds to the texture of the reef. We like this spot for a relaxed afternoon dive, maybe after a morning with some stronger currents elsewhere. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics every time, but it’s consistently enjoyable, and sometimes, that’s exactly what you want.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lankayan - Bimbo Rock

    Lankayan - Bimbo Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lankayan - Bimbo Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)

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    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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