

Best for beginner divers, 12-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Padang Point is a reef dive located 2000 metres offshore within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. This site is well suited to beginners, featuring a straightforward reef structure at depths between 12 and 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access to the reef requires a boat. Divers should be aware of jellyfish throughout the water column and are advised to wear a full lycra suit or thin wetsuit for protection. Shore facilities include toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
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Watch for jellyfish throughout the water column, particularly on the descent, and keep exposed skin covered with a full lycra suit or thin wetsuit. Good shore facilities including showers and a rinse station are available, so bring a change of clothes for after the boat returns.
Accessed by boat from Kota Kinabalu as part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers due to its straightforward reef structure and mild currents.
The site ranges from 12 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Boat entry is required to reach this reef, which is located 2000 metres from the shore.
Jellyfish are present throughout the water column, particularly during descent. Divers should keep exposed skin covered with a full lycra suit or thin wetsuit.
The site is primarily used for diving, and boat access is required to reach the reef.
Diving at Padang Point in Sabah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Padang Point in Sabah. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Padang Point in Sabah typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Padang Point in Sabah typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.