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Lankayan - Bimbo Rock

Lankayan's Bimbo Rock offers year-round diving in Malaysian waters with strong community interest and accessible conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
8.7 kn
Olas
0.22 m
Agua
30.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (27%)
Now: S (170°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.34m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.41m)

+1.4 m+0.1 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.41m ▼ 12:00 · +0.29m ▲ 03:00 · +1.33m ▼ 14:00 · +0.23m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.05 · very high Aire PM2.522 · moderate 05:58 18:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 13.3 0.42 9 8mm
09-20 7.7 0.16 9 8mm
09-21 7.9 0.08 6 16mm
09-22 8.8 0.1 6 2mm
09-23 8.9 0.1 8 5mm
09-24 10.1 0.08 8 7mm
09-25 9 0.06 8 7mm

About this spot

Bimbo Rock at Lankayan is a dive destination in Malaysia that draws divers throughout the year. The site has built a modest but engaged community, with several dive videos documenting the experience. Located outside a marine protected area, the rock formation provides a focal point for underwater exploration in this region. Divers visiting Bimbo Rock benefit from Malaysia's tropical waters and the accessibility of the Lankayan area. The site suits divers seeking straightforward reef and rock formations typical of Southeast Asian dive geography. While specific depth and visibility data aren't extensively documented, the site's year-round status means conditions remain relatively consistent across seasons. The area's appeal lies in its uncrowded character and connection to the broader Lankayan dive network. Community-generated content shows interest in the site, making it a viable option for divers exploring Malaysian diving beyond major commercial hubs. Access and logistics align with standard Malaysian dive operations.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Malasia: 42 sitios desde Sipadan hasta Redang

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12090km · ~2781kg · €50

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 60/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Bimbo Rock?

Bimbo Rock is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip to Lankayan based on your schedule rather than strict seasonal windows. Tropical conditions remain stable throughout the year in this region.

What should I expect in terms of depth and difficulty?

Specific depth data isn't well-documented for Bimbo Rock, but the site features rock formations typical of Malaysian reefs. Check with local operators before your dive for current conditions and recommendations based on your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Lankayan's waters support typical Southeast Asian reef fauna. Community videos from the site show the local marine environment, so review those to get a sense of what species you might encounter.

How do I get to Bimbo Rock and are permits required?

Lankayan is accessible via standard Malaysian dive logistics. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so you won't need special permits beyond normal diving requirements. Arrange your dive through local operators familiar with the area.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

63 registros · 43 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Monetaria moneta

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Monetaria annulus

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Conus nussatella

Gastropoda · Conidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Taeniura lymma

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 sept 2025
×1registros

Synapta maculata

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ago 2025
×2registros

Tridacna crocea

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×5registros

Holothuria leucospilota

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×3registros

Lambis lambis

Gastropoda · Strombidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×2registros

Monetaria moneta

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×1registros

Tristichotrochus unicus

Gastropoda · Calliostomatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×1registros

Thylacodes arenarius

Gastropoda · Vermetidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×1registros

Conus Linnaeus, 1758

Gastropoda · Conidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ago 2025
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Answering the Call of the Ocean 2.0: Lankayan 2022 Coral Spawning and Ocean Conservation

Ark Adventurers

Aggregation of coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) at Bimbo Rock, Lankayan Island.

Achier Chung

We Got Caught in a Downcurrent - PANIC (Sipadan, Island) | Diving Malaysia | MayenTV

MayenTV

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