

Best for intermediate divers, 5-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Lotus Dive in Malaysia offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a reef, wall, pinnacle, and wreck. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges from 5 to 35 metres in depth. Divers should expect moderate currents, which facilitate drift diving but require strong buoyancy control. Visibility varies between 5 and 25 metres, with water temperatures consistently between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is exclusively by boat, located 1000 metres from shore. Hazards include potential entanglement, jellyfish, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, strong currents, and surf. Divers must remain close to their guide during descents and ascents to manage drift conditions effectively.
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Current strength can shift quickly here, so brief with your guide before each dive and confirm the planned entry and exit points relative to the drift direction. Watch where you place your hands and fins around the reef structure, as stonefish and sharp coral present a real contact hazard.
Most dive centres operate from traditional longtail boats departing directly from the beach, though some require wading through shallow water to board.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres in depth.
No, the site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and the need for solid buoyancy control.
Lotus Dive is located 1000 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Divers should watch for entanglement, jellyfish, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, strong currents, and surf.
The site is designed for diving and requires boat access; there is no information provided regarding suitability for snorkelling.
Diving at Lotus Dive in Koh Lipe requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Lotus Dive in Koh Lipe. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Lotus Dive in Koh Lipe are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Lotus Dive in Koh Lipe. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Lotus Dive in Koh Lipe typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.