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Mataking Post Wreck
Offshore Mataking wreck dive with an underwater post box.
Local operator required
Visits are normally arranged as boat dives from Mataking or Semporna operators because the site sits offshore and conditions are current-sensitive.
Reached by boat from Mataking or Semporna, this offshore wreck is usually best for experienced divers when visibility is settled and current is manageable.
About Mataking Post Wreck
Mataking Post Wreck is an offshore Mataking Island boat dive built around a small cargo wreck that now carries the island's underwater post box. The structure sits in clear blue water with open exposure, early reef growth taking hold on the metalwork, and current-sensitive conditions that make it feel more like a purposeful excursion than a casual checkout dive. The wreck combines novelty with solid fish life, with schooling reef fish, lionfish, groupers, wrasses, nudibranchs, and regular turtle or ray encounters around the surrounding reef edge. Divers usually visit it for the post box photo, then spend the rest of the dive working the structure and nearby water column for passing action.
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Research Estimate At Mataking Post Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Mataking Post Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mataking Post Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 25m
Depth Note
Public Mataking travel coverage places the underwater post office and wreck around 25 m, while operator pages focus more on the wreck attraction than a fixed depth profile.
Best Season
Mataking Post Wreck is dived through the year, but Semporna operators commonly highlight April to December for calmer weather and stronger visibility.
Typical Conditions
Expect clear offshore water, moderate to strong current, and visibility often reported around 15-20 m on ordinary good days.
Safety & Access At Mataking Post Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong currents are a key feature of the site; plan dives accordingly.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings, island-resort access rules, and any local guidance around the post-box attraction and wreck structure.
Local Intel For Mataking Post Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is typically run as an advanced boat dive for divers who are comfortable around current, blue water, and a compact wreck where the highlight is equal parts structure, photo stop, and passing life.
Wildlife at Mataking Post Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Mataking Post Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mataking Post Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
