Sutera Harbour Marina - Sipadan

Okay, Sutera Harbour Marina. Let’s be clear, you’re not coming to Sipadan for this site, but it’s a perfectly decent shakedown dive if you’re staying nearby, or perhaps for a course. It’s a shallow coral reef, topping out at 13 meters, which makes it ideal for beginners or those wanting to test new gear. We’ve seen juvenile cuttlefish here, often hovering around the smaller bommies, and a good mix of nudibranchs if you slow down and really look. Visibility can vary, especially after rain, but it’s generally calm and current-free. Think of it as a gentle introduction before the main event.

Location
Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.967600, 116.058100
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
13m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Best Time to Dive in Sipadan

The warmest water temperatures in Sipadan occur in August, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.3°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.7°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 30.3°C
  • July: 30.2°C
  • August: 30.6°C
  • September: 30.5°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 29.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sipadan

Nearest Dive Centres to Sutera Harbour Marina

Marine Life in Sipadan

Home to 147 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 11 sea snails & nudibranchs, 9 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Sutera Harbour Marina

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories