

Best for beginner divers, 6m, boat entry.
Magic Rock is a shallow reef site located off Mataking Island, Malaysia. With an average depth of 6 metres, this site is well-suited for beginners. Divers access the reef by boat, with typical dives lasting around 45 minutes. Visibility at the site ranges from 15 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30C. Marine life recorded at the site includes wrasses, groupers, rock cod, and porcupinefish. Divers may also encounter yellow-edged morays, snowflake morays, Indian lionfish, day octopuses, crocodile fish, and various invertebrates such as fire urchins, banded coral shrimp, and nudibranchs like the trance wrinkle dorid and ocellated wart slug.
4.58940, 118.86800
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, while groupers, rock cod, porcupinefish, and various moray eels are also present. Invertebrates such as banded coral shrimp, fire urchins, and nudibranchs are recorded at the site.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 6 metres.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres.
Magic Rock requires boat access.
Given the shallow average depth of 6 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Magic Rock in Sabah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Magic Rock in Sabah. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Magic Rock in Sabah typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.