Rapid Point
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Rapid Point offers some of Sipadan's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Rapid Point on Sipadan delivers exactly what you'd expect from the island. We often find ourselves drifting along the wall here, keeping an eye out for patrolling reef sharks and green turtles. It’s a solid drift dive, good for those who enjoy letting the current do the work while they watch the pelagics cruise by. Expect a good chance of seeing bumphead parrotfish at dawn or dusk.
Typical Rapid Point 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 Rapid Point
Rapid Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rapid 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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