Tukun
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - Tukun offers some of Sipadan's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
Tukun offers a gentle drift along a sloping reef, a nice contrast to some of Sipadan's more current-heavy sites. We often spot reef sharks cruising the deeper sections and green turtles resting among the coral bommies. It's a relaxed dive, good for intermediate divers who want to take their time and observe the smaller reef inhabitants. Visibility is usually consistent here, making for easy navigation.
Typical Tukun Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tukun
Tukun Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tukun, 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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