28m
    Redang Island, Malaysia

    TRF 942

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and whale sharks - TRF 942 offers some of Redang Island's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 28m

    TRF 942 isn't a glamorous, intact warship, and that's precisely why we love it. This isn't a wreck you’ll swim through corridors on. Instead, it’s a fishing vessel, broken and scattered across the seabed at 28 meters, feeling more like an archaeological dig than a single structure. What makes it special is the way the sea has reclaimed it. We’ve spent dives just slowly finning over the debris, spotting octopus camouflaged against the rust, moray eels peering from crevices in twisted metal, and clouds of juvenile snapper swirling around what might have been the wheelhouse. It’s an excellent spot for photographers who appreciate character over perfect preservation, or anyone who enjoys the quiet hunt for smaller critters. Visibility here can sometimes be a bit moody, averaging 10-15 meters, but that only adds to the atmospheric gloom of a broken wreck. We'd suggest going early in the morning before other boats arrive; it feels more solitary then, more like you've discovered it yourself. Just be mindful of the currents, which can pick up, making it a dive better suited for those comfortable with varied conditions.

    Typical TRF 942 Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m28m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TRF 942

    TRF 942 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for TRF 942, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.76, 103.68) (15km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C

    Current Speed

    11.66 cm/s

    Direction: SE (149°)

    Salinity

    31.94 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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