Lobster Wall (Mabul)
Best time to dive
January to December; March to October
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- NudibranchPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited; shallow reef crest can be snorkeled but the wall and tunnel network are a scuba dive
Safety notes
Variable/occasionally strong currents; depth of the wall (25-40m); tunnels and overhangs (entanglement/silt/overhead risk for less experienced divers)
Permits & fees
None required for Mabul diving (only neighbouring Sipadan Island requires a Sabah Parks permit)
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.