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South Reef

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Gentle sloping reef with diverse corals and macro life.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a gentle, sloping coral reef that descends from around 5 to 20 meters. It is known for its healthy coral gardens, both hard and soft, and offers a great variety of macro life for keen-eyed divers. The calm conditions make it a relaxing and accessible dive for all experience levels.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlemacro photographybeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

NudibranchClownfishParrotfishBlue-spotted stingrayMoray eelCuttlefishGreen turtleHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and mild currents make it ideal for beginners, with interesting macro life for experienced divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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