Dive-site story
Jalan Jalan is a relaxed dive site off the shores of Mabul Island in Sabah. Named after the Malay phrase for taking a leisurely stroll, the profile follows a gently sloping reef adorned with coral bommies, patches of sand, and scattered rubble fields. Divers explore the topography at a slow pace searching for small marine critters hiding among the sponges and coral crevices.
Plentiful macro life including frogfish, ribbon eels, and diverse nudibranch species
Frequent encounters with large green sea turtles resting on coral blocks
Calm sloping reef structure suitable for photography and navigation practice
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal water clarity typically occur during the dry months between March and October, though diving continues year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common |
Marine forecast
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