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Mari Mari Shore

This dive site is conveniently located just a 20-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu mainland and a mere 10 minutes from Sepanggar mainland. Situated in front of Mari - Mari Resort, this shore-based dive site offers easy access for divers. With a maximum depth of 18 meters during high tide, the seabed is a mix of sandy and muddy terrain.

Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including abundant Nudibranches, as well as various species of angelfishes, clownfishes, John Dory, and Pufferfishes.

Perfect for beginner divers, this dive site is suitable for Open Water Divers who will relish in the opportunity to admire the vibrant marine flora and fauna on display. With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this site guarantees an enjoyable and accessible diving experience for all skill levels.

Experience the underwater wonders of this beginner-friendly dive site, and immerse yourself in the captivating marine life and biodiversity it offers.

Diving Conditions Score for Mari Mari Shore

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Mari Mari Shore

Depth

17m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Mari Mari Shore

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mari Mari Shore
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Dive Score Chart for Mari Mari Shore

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Mari Mari Shore: 06:00
Sunset at Mari Mari Shore: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Mari Mari Shore are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Mari Mari Shore
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mari Mari Shore

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Mari Mari Shore

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Mari Mari Shore

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Mari Mari Shore

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.6°C / 69.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Mari Mari Shore

Mari Mari Shore shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.6°C) and December the coldest (16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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