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South Point

Malaysia / Semporna

South Point is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Semporna, Malaysia. The reference depth is 20-40 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and wall diving, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

South Point dive site visual

Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

40 m

Average depth

30 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

  • • Semporna dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 20-40 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
  • • Likely highlights: barracuda, coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing South Point by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

barracudacoralreef fish

Dive types

ReefWall

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 20-40 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
  • • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
  • • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
  • • Entry type: Boat.
  • • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

Map and coordinates

South Point

4.479, 118.614

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

South Point is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for South Point are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include barracuda, coral, reef fish.