Diving in Redang Island

Explore 38 dive sites in Redang Island, Malaysia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Redang Island

The warmest water temperatures in Redang Island occur in May, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.0°C
  • February: 28.0°C
  • March: 28.8°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.5°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.5°C
  • August: 29.4°C
  • September: 29.5°C
  • October: 29.9°C
  • November: 29.6°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Marine Life in Redang Island

Home to 153 recorded species including 101 reef fish, 34 hard corals, 7 sea cucumbers, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Redang Island

Redang Island has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Redang Island

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 53 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Redang Island

  • Pulau Redang Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Perhentian Besar Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Perhentian Kecil Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Lang Tengah Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Kapas Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Susu Dara Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Lima Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Ekor Tebu Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Pinang Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Yu Besar Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Yu Kecil Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Tenggol Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Rantau Abang Fisheries Prohibited Areas - Fisheries Prohibited Area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pasir Che Keling Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rantau Abang Turtle Sanctuary - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Peramu Soil Reclamation Forest - Forest Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kuala Pahang Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tanjung Guntung Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pinang Seribu Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tanjung Tukah Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tiga Ruang Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pulau Nyireh Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Sepoi Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Labas Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Ceben Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Tulai Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Redang Island - Nearest Airports

  • Kerteh Airport (KTE), Kerteh - 27 km away, approx 44 min travel time
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), Ipoh - 283 km away, approx 324 min travel time
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), Subang - 287 km away, approx 328 min travel time

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