Lankayan - Bimbo Rock
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.
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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Conditions
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)
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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