PICHO
Protected Area
Pulau Kuraman Marine Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - PICHO offers some of Sipadan's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Picho, sometimes called the Sipadan Wreck, sits upright in very shallow water, making it a different kind of dive for the area. This isn't a deep, dramatic wreck, but a 30-meter former safety vessel, the *Afon Alaw*, now home to a surprising amount of life. We like it for a relaxed second dive or even a snorkel, with light streaming through the structure. Look for resident batfish schooling around the mast and glassfish shimmering in the darker sections. It's a calm dive, good for photographers wanting to capture light on metal and those who appreciate how nature reclaims man-made objects.
Typical PICHO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PICHO
PICHO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PICHO, 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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