

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Barracuda Point is a drift dive located in the North Male Atoll, featuring a reef and wall structure. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat, which is required due to the strong currents that characterise the site. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Given the potential for strong, variable currents and active boat traffic, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Divers should monitor their depth closely along the wall and use a surface marker buoy during ascents. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, angelfish, triggerfish, and reef sharks.
4.62185, 73.42195
Time your dive around the current direction rather than the clock. Briefings from your dive operator will tell you which way the water is moving that day, and that dictates where you start and how the dive plays out.
Visitors must stay on nearby islands or in Semporna and travel to Sipadan by boat each morning.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, which are very common, alongside uncommon sightings of spotted eagle rays, painted morays, whitetip reef sharks, and various angelfish and triggerfish species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control and depth monitoring.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
This site is designated for diving and involves strong currents and significant depths, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Hazards include strong, variable currents, active boat traffic, and the significant depth of the wall. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and follow operator briefings regarding current direction.
Diving at Barracuda point in Central Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Barracuda point in Central Atolls. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Barracuda point in Central Atolls are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Barracuda point in Central Atolls can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Barracuda point in Central Atolls typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.