

Best for beginner divers, Up to 22m, boat entry, mild current.
Bikini Bottom is a reef site located within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Malaysia. The reef extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 22 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site features mild currents, making it suitable for beginner divers. Divers should maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks. Visibility at the site is variable, so it is recommended to check conditions with your boat operator before departure. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include various lionfish, rays, sweetlips, moray eels, triggerfish, wrasses, butterflyfish, anemonefish, and pufferfish.
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Check current visibility conditions with your boat operator before heading out, as variable visibility can significantly affect what you see on any given dive. Watch your buoyancy carefully throughout, as the sharp coral and rocks can cause cuts if you brush against the reef.
Access is via boat transfer from the mainland to the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 22m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Oct
While specific sightings are not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include zebra lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, harlequin sweetlips, giant moray, titan triggerfish, wrasses, butterflyfish, anemonefish, and blackspotted pufferfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to the mild currents and straightforward navigation.
The reef structure extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of 22 metres.
Bikini Bottom is a boat-only site; a boat is required to reach the location.
March and October are considered the best months to dive at this site.
Diving at Bikini Bottom in Kota Kinabalu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bikini Bottom in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Bikini Bottom in Kota Kinabalu should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Bikini Bottom in Kota Kinabalu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.