SEMBULAN BARU
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 - SEMBULAN BARU offers some of Sipadan's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Sembulan Baru is a merchant vessel that found its final resting place off Sipadan in 1965. It's not a massive wreck, but it's got enough character to make for an interesting dive, especially if you appreciate how quickly the ocean reclaims things. We’ve found it’s best explored slowly, letting your eyes adjust to the shadows and the way light filters through the structure. Look for the resident schooling batfish hovering above the deck, and we've often seen giant groupers lurking in the deeper sections of the hold. This site is a solid pick for divers who enjoy a bit of history with their reef exploration, offering a different kind of encounter from Sipadan's famous walls.
Typical SEMBULAN BARU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 44m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SEMBULAN BARU
SEMBULAN BARU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SEMBULAN BARU, 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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