Tide Table Sandakan — 2026

📘 About Sandakan Tide Forecast

Sandakan is located at 5.81° N, 118.07° E on the coast of Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. Its tidal pattern is mixed semi-diurnal (unequal tidal heights across the day), with a mean tidal range of 1.5m and spring tides reaching up to 2.1m. The 1.5–3m range generates noticeable channel currents that paddlers and racers must account for when planning routes. Sport fishers in mixed tide regions target the day's higher high tide when chasing predatory coastal fish. This shoreline is subject to seasonal wind and pressure variations that can affect tide height by up to 0.3m during extreme events. The 2026 tidal bulletin for Sandakan delivers a thorough schedule of sea level swings with hourly marks for the entire year. In October, Sandakan is in its autumn season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.