

Best for beginner divers, Up to 20m, boat entry, mild current.
Tanjung Lagoon is a reef site located 3000 metres offshore within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The reef structure extends from the surface to a maximum depth of 20 metres, making it suitable for both snorkellers and beginner divers. Conditions are characterised by mild currents and warm water temperatures ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility at the site is variable. As this is a boat-only site, divers and snorkellers must be aware of boat traffic. It is essential to stay close to your vessel when surfacing and to deploy a surface marker buoy on every ascent for safety.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so stay close to your vessel when surfacing and use a surface marker buoy on every ascent. Check locally for current facility availability before you travel, as services in the area can change.
Access is via boat transfer from the mainland to the dive sites.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers, with a reef structure that extends from the surface down to 20 metres.
Access to this site is by boat only, as it is located 3000 metres from the shore.
The water temperature is warm year-round, typically ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Divers and snorkellers should stay close to their vessel when surfacing and use a surface marker buoy on every ascent.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling as the reef structure begins at the surface.
Diving at Tanjung Lagoon 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 Tanjung Lagoon in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.