Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island
Protected Area
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Meringgis Bay, over on Gaya Island, is a good spot for a relaxed dive if you’re looking for something calm. It’s a shallow reef, never really going beyond 15 meters, which makes it perfect for beginners or anyone keen on a longer bottom time. We often see green turtles here, just cruising past the coral bommies, and there’s usually a decent population of anemonefish swaying in their homes. The current is typically pretty mild, so it’s easy to just drift along and take it all in.
Typical Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island
Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island, 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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