Maco Point
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Maco Point offers some of Sipadan's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Maco Point offers a good mix of pelagic and reef life. You’ll often find white-tip reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections and green turtles resting on the ledges. It’s a solid site for intermediate divers looking for those classic Sipadan encounters without the crowds of Barracuda Point. Expect good visibility and a healthy reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maco Point
Maco Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maco Point, 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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