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Independent feature on Tunku Abdul Rahman Park that calls out Edgell Patches as an outer site with a 10-12m reef top and 30m slope.
Outer-reef patch dive with healthy coral and big fish.
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Boat pickup, submerged reef tops, and current awareness make local guide support the practical default.
Edgell Patches is a deeper outer-reef dive off Kota Kinabalu that draws divers for healthy coral and busy fish life close to the city. The site is a pair of submerged patch reefs that roll away into blue water, so the dive feels open and spacious rather than sheltered. Boat access and blue-water safety stops are standard, and it suits divers who are comfortable with a little current and a guided pickup plan. Schools of barracuda, snapper, sharks, turtles, rays, frogfish, and other reef life are common highlights.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
The reef top starts around 10-12m, with the south patch running to about 25m and the north patch to about 30m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer days in the drier months.
Typical Conditions
Submerged patch reefs with mild current, good visibility, and a broad outer-reef feel.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, plan for blue-water safety stops, and keep gas and depth control tight on the deeper patch.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical route. The reef tops are submerged, so the site works best with local guide support and a clear pickup plan.
Legal Notes
The wider Tunku Abdul Rahman area is a regulated marine-park environment, so follow local boat and park rules when planning nearby dives.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided boat dive for certified divers who are comfortable working a submerged reef and keeping an eye on current.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Research Sources
Independent feature on Tunku Abdul Rahman Park that calls out Edgell Patches as an outer site with a 10-12m reef top and 30m slope.
Community directory entry with boat access, depth, visibility, and marine-life notes for South Edgell Patch.
Dive-center page describing Edgell Patches as deeper coral reefs with little or no current and good visibility.
Official Sabah Parks page for the wider park area, including scuba diving, boating, visitor zoning, and jetty context.
Operator page describing a pair of submerged reefs, slight current, 10-20m visibility, and marine life such as barracuda, sharks, and turtles.
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