Sandy Bar Point Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Sabah Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sandy Bar Point is a popular dive site located near Mantanani Island in Sabah, Malaysia. Known for its sandy bottoms and vibrant marine life, it offers divers a chance to explore a variety of underwater habitats.

The dive typically features gentle slopes with sandy patches, coral gardens, and occasional rocky outcrops. Divers can expect to see a range of marine species including colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and possibly some larger pelagics.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; macro photography is excellent.

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