Spot-specific listing with access, approximate visibility, and seasonal barracuda notes.
Barracuda Point Udar Besar
Short boat reef dive known for seasonal barracuda schools.
Local operator required
Reached by short day boat from Kota Kinabalu or nearby park departure points.
About Barracuda Point Udar Besar
Barracuda Point Udar Besar is a short boat dive near the Sepanggar side of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, known for open-water movement along a reef slope and seasonal schooling barracuda. It is typically planned as an easy park boat dive when conditions are settled, with divers watching the blue as well as the reef for passing fish life.
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Barracuda Point Udar Besar Planning Details
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Best Season
Divable year-round, with the drier January to April period usually offering calmer seas and clearer water around Kota Kinabalu.
Typical Conditions
Usually a warm-water park boat dive with a reef slope, modest visibility, and generally manageable movement when weather stays settled.
Safety & Access At Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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Safety Notes
Boat diving only. Keep pickup and drop-off awareness high around boat traffic, and stay close to the guide if visibility drops.
Access Restrictions
Within Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, with access by local day boat under Sabah Parks visitor and marine park rules.
Legal Notes
Sabah Parks conservation fees apply for park entry, and protected-area rules apply within Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Local Intel For Barracuda Point Udar Besar
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Scuba
Usually dived as an easy short-boat reef site where divers watch for schooling fish in the blue as well as life along the slope.
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