Dive-site story
Situated directly off Pulau Sepanggar near Kota Kinabalu, this sheltered house reef features shallow sandy slopes interspersed with scattered hard coral bommies and artificial reef structures. The protected bay provides calm conditions ideal for training dives, macro photography, and relaxed night excursions exploring benthic marine critters.
Macro hunting along sandy patches and artificial structures
Calm, protected bay suitable for check-out and night dives
Dense anemone clusters hosting multiple clownfish species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings calmer seas and clearer water, whereas northeast monsoon squalls can reduce visibility between November and February.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocellaris clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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