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Local operator guidance for Kota Kinabalu dives, including visibility and generally light current expectations.
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Ah Kong Tongue
Boat-only Dreamer Island reef slope for relaxed macro diving.
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This site is normally dived as a guided local boat trip from the Kota Kinabalu or Sepanggar side.
Ah Kong Tongue is typically dived by short boat transfer from the Dreamer Island or Sepanggar side, with a sloping reef, modest conditions, and a route that suits slower critter-focused profiles.
About Ah Kong Tongue
Ah Kong Tongue is a boat-only reef slope off Dreamer Island in the Kota Kinabalu area, known for its tongue-shaped profile, easy access from nearby jetties, and a slower macro-focused dive style. Divers usually follow the sloping reef for critters, shrimp, and small reef life rather than for dramatic current or big pelagic action, making it a more relaxed intermediate site when visibility is reasonable.
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Research Estimate At Ah Kong Tongue
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Ah Kong Tongue?
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Ah Kong Tongue Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 24m
Depth Note
Ah Kong Tongue follows a sloping reef profile that reaches about 24 m at the deeper end.
Best Season
Ah Kong Tongue is dived year-round in the Kota Kinabalu area, with clearer water and easier planning usually tied to more settled weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Expect a short boat approach, a sloping reef route, generally moderate conditions, and visibility that is workable rather than consistently crystal clear.
Safety & Access At Ah Kong Tongue
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Ah Kong Tongue is not generally treated as a high-energy site, but divers still need controlled buoyancy on the sloping reef and should be prepared for visibility to tighten after weather or plankton shifts. Boat pickup and surface procedures should follow the local guide plan.
Access Restrictions
Ah Kong Tongue is typically accessed by local dive boat rather than by independent shore entry, so trip timing, pickup point, and any marine park or island access requirements are usually handled through the operator.
Legal Notes
Local operator logistics, marine park rules, and jetty or island access requirements can change, so divers should confirm current permissions and fees with the boat running the trip.
Local Intel For Ah Kong Tongue
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Ah Kong Tongue suits divers who want a local reef with a simple boat transfer, a clear route down the slope, and time to slow down for small subjects and reef detail.
Recent Logged Visits At Ah Kong Tongue
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ah Kong Tongue
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
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