Nexson Reef
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 - Nexson Reef offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Nexson Reef offers a relaxed drift over a sloping reef, reaching down to 27m. We often spot cruising reef sharks here, along with the usual cast of bumphead parrotfish and schooling fusiliers. It’s a good intermediate dive when you want something a bit calmer than the pelagic action elsewhere in Sipadan, or for a longer bottom time. Keep an eye on your depth here, it’s easy to get absorbed.
Typical Nexson Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Nexson Reef
Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.
Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.
Scuba Junkie
Baby Shark Dive Center 宝贝鲨潜水中心
Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nexson Reef
Nexson Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nexson Reef, 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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