KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks
Malaysia / Tioman Island
KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks is a reef diving and wreck diving dive site lead in Tioman Island, Malaysia. The reference depth is 6-18 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 wreck 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.
Recommended level
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Calm
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Tioman Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as calm, 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
KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks
2.820, 104.193
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Batu Jahat
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Tioman Island dive-site lead for wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Batu Malang
Malaysia / Tioman Island
- Max depth
- 16 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Tioman Island dive-site lead for wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 10-16 m
Batu Sepoi
Malaysia / Tioman Island
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Tioman Island dive-site lead for wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks 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 KM Sipadan & Sawadee Wrecks are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Calm. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include coral.