Barracuda Point
There
may be no guarantees in diving, but let’s just say there is
every chance that you can find yourself in the middle of a swirling
vortex of chevron barracuda on this, one of treasured sites at Pulau Sipadan.
Normally divers roll in to the top of the wall here at about ten
metres. There may be some current here but that means there is lots
of food which bring tonnes of fish. Cruise along the wall dropping
down as far as you wish here and keep an eye out for a herd of bumphead
parrotfish and turtles in every nook and cranny.
Even without the barracudas this is a most colourful and entertaining dive but just
when this thought flashes through your mind you may be engulfed
in a tornado of barracudas – more than the eye can take in.
A superb moment in an outstanding dive. It is little wonder that
visitors leave with so many “Barracuda Point” entries
in their log-books. You should have one too.
Barracuda Point Reef Basics: Wall then valley
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 30m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: All year round
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Underwater
naturalist and deep diving
Distance: 5 mins boat ride from the island jetty or 15 km (15 mins) south of Mabul
Access: Boat dive from Pulau Sipadan or Mabul and Kapalai dive resorts
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