SANG THAI DIAMOND

Best months: Dec–Apr

Why dive here

With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - SANG THAI DIAMOND offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 153+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, August

CharacterWreck dive · max 46m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Sang Thai Diamond offers a proper deep wreck dive off the Perhentians. This motor vessel, a substantial 102 meters long, went down during Typhoon Gay in 1989, making it a well-established artificial reef. You'll find it sitting upright, largely intact, with plenty of entry points for those trained in wreck penetration. Look for resident groupers peering out from shadowed compartments and schools of fusiliers swirling around the superstructure. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, better suited for experienced divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments.

Typical SANG THAI DIAMOND Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 46m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SANG THAI DIAMOND

SANG THAI DIAMOND Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for SANG THAI DIAMOND, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)