Rajawali Reef

Best months: Oct–Dec

Protected Area

Pulau Tenggol Marine Park

Why dive here

With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and whale sharks - Rajawali Reef offers some of Redang Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, October.

Best timeOct–Dec

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeSea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 143+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, October

CharacterReef dive

Rajawali Reef is one of those spots on Redang that’s always a bit of a gamble, but sometimes the dice roll in your favour. We’ve had dives here where it’s just a nice drift over healthy hard corals, nothing spectacular but a pleasant enough way to spend an hour. Then, out of the blue, a whale shark can cruise by, turning an ordinary dive into something truly special. It’s not an everyday occurrence, of course, but it’s that tantalising possibility that keeps divers coming back, alongside the colourful nudibranchs like *Hypselodoris decorata* we often spot tucked away in the coral crevices. If you’re a macro enthusiast with a bit of patience, or just someone hoping for a big animal surprise, Rajawali is worth putting on your itinerary.

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Nearest Dive Centres to Rajawali Reef

Dive shops near Rajawali Reef

The One Tenggol Resort Sdn Bhd

896m away

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Viking Scuba

29km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rajawali Reef

Rajawali Reef Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Rajawali Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.76, 103.68) (15km away)