

Best for intermediate divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Spotted Ray Channel is a sandy channel located on the southwest side of the reef at Kapalai Island. This site features a mix of reef and muck environments, with sparse coral cover and a white sand bottom that serves as a corridor for marine life. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to mild currents. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 35 metres. Species recorded around this area include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, emperor angelfish, Napoleon wrasse, warty anglerfish, peacock mantis shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, various nudibranchs, harlequin sweetlips, Indian lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, clown triggerfish, and giant moray.
4.21550, 118.68020
The site is also known as Stingray city due to the many bluespotted rays lying on the sandy sea floor.
From Kapalai Diving resort, or from Mabul diving resorts.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-35m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, emperor angelfish, Napoleon wrasse, warty anglerfish, peacock mantis shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, nudibranchs, harlequin sweetlips, Indian lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, clown triggerfish, and giant moray.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, boat access is required to reach this site.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Divers should be aware of lionfish, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Diving at Spotted Ray Channel in Sabah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Spotted Ray Channel in Sabah. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Spotted Ray Channel in Sabah are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Spotted Ray Channel in Sabah typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Spotted Ray Channel in Sabah typically ranges from 5 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.