San Choi Wreck
Protected Area
Tanjung Guntung Turtle Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - San Choi Wreck offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
The San Choi wreck sits upright on the seabed, a metal skeleton now well-integrated into the reef system. It’s a pretty calm spot, often with mild currents, which makes for relaxed exploration. You can poke around the superstructure, finding resident green turtles tucked into crevices, or watch blackspotted sea cucumbers inch across the deck. Keep an eye out for curious tigerfish investigating your bubbles. It’s a good easygoing wreck dive, particularly for those looking to spend time observing the details of reef life colonising a man-made structure.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for San Choi Wreck
San Choi Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for San Choi Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.4–31.2°C
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: SE (116.6°)
Salinity
31.46 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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