Malaysia · Mataking
House Reef Jetty (Mataking)
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Blue-ringed octopusPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Good - shallow, calm, accessible straight off the jetty for snorkelers
Safety notes
Venomous stonefish hidden in the shallows near the jetty; watch footing on entry
Permits & fees
No Sipadan-style limited permit; standard resort dive fees, Mataking lies outside Tun Sakaran Marine Park boundary
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Semporna
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.