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    Mid Reef dive site
    reef
    10-20m
    Sipadan, Malaysia
    Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

    Mid Reef

    Best months: Mar

    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 - Mid Reef offers some of Sipadan's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Mid Reef sits on the outer edge of Sipadan’s main reef system. You’ll find healthy hard corals here, providing shelter for schools of snapper and fusiliers. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift dive, often with a consistent current pushing you gently along. We’d suggest this site for newer divers or anyone looking for an easier dive after exploring some of Sipadan’s more dramatic walls.

    Typical Mid Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0318:0412h 1m daylightGolden hour 17:36

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mid Reef

    Mid Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mid Reef, 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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