Dive-site story
Extending directly from the beaches and jetties of Mabul Island, this muck-diving site features a gently sloping sandy bottom interspersed with artificial reef structures, sunken timber, and patch coral heads. It offers an easy environment for critter hunting, macro photography, and sunset dives dedicated to observing small, cryptic species.
Sunset dives focusing on mating mandarinfish among the branching corals
Diverse macro life sheltering in artificial reef cages and small wooden wrecks
Calm, accessible dive profiles ideal for long bottom times and photography check-out dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the calmest seas and clearest conditions generally occurring during the dry season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MandarinfishSynchiropus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant cuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant frogfishAntennarius commerson | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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