Sapi Shore
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 - Sapi Shore offers some of Sipadan's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Sapi Shore is a gentle introduction to Sipadan's reefs, accessible from the beach. With a maximum depth of 14 metres, it's a calm spot perfect for newer divers getting comfortable in the water. You'll likely see smaller reef fish darting amongst the corals, along with the occasional turtle grazing lazily. It’s a good checkout dive or a relaxed second dive after something more dramatic.
Typical Sapi Shore 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 Sapi Shore
Sapi Shore Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sapi Shore, 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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