Lankayan - Malu Malu
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 - Malu Malu offers some of Sipadan's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Malu Malu is a straightforward dive off Lankayan Island, primarily known for its seagrass beds. You’ll spot a few types of staghorn coral and some lesser star coral here, but the main draw is the potential for whale shark sightings, particularly during migration periods. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re hoping for a big animal encounter without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lankayan - Malu Malu
Lankayan - Malu Malu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lankayan - Malu Malu, 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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