Paradise Reef
Mabul · Malaysia
Shallow muck and reef site off Mabul that is one of the most reliable critter dives in Southeast Asia. Sandy bottom with scattered coral patches hosts flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus, and a parade of rare nudibranchs. Easy, no current macro paradise.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
28 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jun 10, 2026 · 47 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Flamboyant cuttlefish
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Whitetip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Jun 8, 2026 · 16 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blue Dragon
Last confirmed Jun 19, 2026 · 24 records
Very likely
Most dives
Willan'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jun 3, 2026 · 22 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mimic octopus
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hairy frogfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Mandarinfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear