Sandy Point
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Sandy Point offers some of Sipadan's richest muck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Sandy Point in Sipadan offers a change of pace from the usual reef dives. It's a muck diving haven, focusing on sand and mud habitats where keen eyes will spot smaller, unusual critters. Think nudibranchs, gobies, and maybe a camouflaged scorpionfish if you're lucky. It's a great spot for macro photographers and those who enjoy a slower, more deliberate dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sandy Point
Sandy Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sandy 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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