Beach Weather in Sipadan Island, Pulau Sipadan, Malaysia

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
30°
Swim
Sea
30°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
30°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 27° 27°
71% 75% 81% 71% 86% 22% 14% 81%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 29° 29° 27° 27°
83% 26% 55% 79% 28% 71% 63% 57%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 29° 29° 27° 26°
33% 73% 76% 70% 86% 78% 17% 20%
0.0mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 28° 30° 27° 27°
28% 40% 17% 80% 73% 26% 22% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 29° 29° 29° 28° 27°
40% 86% 83% 78% 76% 60% 32% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 30° 29° 28° 27°
57% 47% 73% 79% 72% 40% 33% 27%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 27° 26°
39% 68% 40% 45% 77% 65% 62% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.7mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
2.2s 4.4s 4.3s 4.3s 4.4s 4.5s 4.7s 5.9s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
5.8s 5.7s 5.6s 5.6s 5.6s 5.5s 5.5s 5.3s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
5.2s 5.1s 5.1s 5.7s 5.7s 5.8s 5.6s 5.5s
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
5.3s 5.2s 5.2s 5.2s 5.6s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Sat 2nd December
2:34 AM 7:50 AM 1:33 PM 8:15 PM
0.40 1.20 0.40 1.80
Sun 3rd December
3:11 AM 8:19 AM 1:59 PM 8:49 PM
0.50 1.10 0.50 1.70
Mon 4th December
3:54 AM 8:54 AM 2:27 PM 9:28 PM
0.60 1.10 0.50 1.50
Tue 5th December
4:52 AM 9:51 AM 3:02 PM 10:22 PM
0.60 1.00 0.70 1.40
Wed 6th December
6:26 AM 12:48 PM 4:52 PM
0.70 1.00 0.80
Thu 7th December
12:09 AM 8:03 AM 2:54 PM 8:48 PM
1.20 0.60 1.20 0.80
Fri 8th December
2:14 AM 8:53 AM 3:32 PM 10:00 PM
1.20 0.60 1.40 0.70
Sat 2nd December
30°
0.4mm
6kmh ESE
62%
Sun 3rd December
30°
1.2mm
6kmh NNW
57%
Mon 4th December
30°
1.7mm
9kmh N
56%
Tue 5th December
30°
0.7mm
6kmh E
38%
Wed 6th December
30°
1.2mm
6kmh NE
62%
Thu 7th December
30°
1.5mm
10kmh SW
53%
Fri 8th December
29°
1.2mm
12kmh NNW
59%
Sat 9th December
29°
5.5mm
12kmh NNW
63%
Sun 10th December
30°
0.3mm
13kmh SW
51%
Mon 11th December
30°
1.2mm
9kmh SW
58%
Tue 12th December
30°
0.3mm
9kmh NNW
22%
Wed 13th December
30°
0.4mm
15kmh NNW
45%
Thu 14th December
30°
0.6mm
10kmh NNW
45%
Fri 15th December
28°
4.5mm
6kmh WNW
69%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 14 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Sipadan Island don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Sipadan Island, Pulau Sipadan, Semporna District, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Sipadan Island, also known as Pulau Sipadan, is a world-renowned beach destination located in the Semporna District of Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. This beautiful island boasts stunning white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters that attract travelers from all over the world. The island is especially famous for its diverse marine life and fantastic snorkeling and diving opportunities.

Beach Type

The beaches on Sipadan Island are characterized by powdery white sand that feels soft underfoot. The shoreline is lined with swaying palm trees, creating an idyllic tropical paradise for visitors. The waters around the island are home to numerous coral reefs and rocky formations, which make it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. These rocky areas provide a natural habitat for a wide variety of colorful fish species, making the underwater world of Sipadan Island truly mesmerizing.

Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling: With its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, Sipadan Island offers some of the best snorkeling experiences in the region. You can easily spot colorful fish species like parrotfish, clownfish, and angelfish swimming around coral reefs near the shoreline.

  2. Scuba Diving: Sipadan Island is considered one of the top diving destinations in the world because of its rich marine biodiversity and impressive underwater landscapes, such as coral walls and caves. Divers can encounter various sea creatures like turtles, reef sharks, barracudas, manta rays, and even hammerhead sharks.

  3. Birdwatching: Apart from being a haven for marine enthusiasts, Sipadan Island is also home to various bird species like kingfishers, sea eagles, sunbirds and more. Birdwatchers can enjoy observing these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.

  4. Sunbathing & Relaxation: With its pristine white sand beaches and warm tropical climate, Sipadan Island is the perfect place to lay back, relax, and soak up the sun.

Accommodations

There are no accommodations directly on Sipadan Island, as it is a protected marine park. However, several resorts and hotels are available on nearby islands or in the town of Semporna on mainland Borneo.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Mabul Island: This neighboring island offers several accommodation options, such as the luxurious Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART) and Mabul Water Bungalows. Mabul Island is only a short boat ride away from Sipadan and is known for its muck diving opportunities.

  2. Kapalai Island: A popular choice for divers, Kapalai Island is home to the unique Kapalai Dive Resort built on stilts over the water. The resort offers easy access to both Sipadan and Mabul Islands' dive sites.

  3. Semporna: For those who prefer staying on the mainland, there are numerous hotels and guesthouses in the town of Semporna that cater to different budgets. From here, you can arrange day trips or diving excursions to Sipadan Island.

Beach Amenities

Although there are no permanent facilities on Sipadan Island due to conservation efforts, visitors can still find essential amenities during their visit:

  • Boat transfers from nearby islands or mainland
  • Day trip packages that include meals and guided snorkeling or diving tours
  • Rental of snorkeling and diving equipment
  • Designated areas for relaxation with beach chairs and umbrellas provided by tour operators
  • Basic restroom facilities available at designated locations during day trips

It is essential to plan your visit carefully and book accommodations and activities in advance due to strict visitor limitations imposed by authorities to protect this fragile ecosystem.

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