Mataking is an island located off the coast of Semporna, in the state of Sabah on the east coast of the island of Borneo in Malaysia. This is one of those diving destinations that just has it all, tropical landscape, clear waters, macro marine life, large marine species and great diving conditions. It is bound to excite divers of all levels with some highlights being species such as Manta Rays, Grey Reef Sharks, Nudibranchs and Frog Fish, all amongst colourful and lively coral reefs. The dive centres here will take divers to the best of the best dive sites here, all while avoiding large crowds.
There are multiple different types of diving to be done here but one of the highlights would be muck diving; the nutrient rich waters may reduce visibility a bit, but it means a high abundance of macro marine species for divers to enjoy. Due to the coral reefs and macro species, this is also a popular spot for night dives. Some of the dive sites have stronger currents which allow for drift dives and there is even a wreck to explore. All the dives here will feature some impressive species and divers should always keep an eye out into the blue for some larger species which may glide by.
The climate here consists of two seasons; the dry season and wet season. The wet season runs between November and February and will consist of a few rain showers in the afternoons, but nothing that will deter diving opportunities. The best months to dive are between March and October when the weather conditions are calm and warm. The air temperatures range between 27°C and 33°C and the water temperatures between 26°C and 29°C. Visibility ranges between 15 and 30 metres with only certain spots having strong currents from time to time.
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