TUNG HWANG
Protected Area
Pulau Kuraman Marine Park
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, sea turtles and sperm whales - TUNG HWANG offers some of Sipadan's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest May, October, November.
The MV Tung Hwang, at 27 metres, is a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. She was a carrier, over 90 metres long, that ran aground in 1980 and settled upright, making for some fantastic penetration possibilities if you’re properly trained and equipped. We love seeing the massive schools of bigeye trevally that often envelope the wreck, creating these shimmering, silver walls that briefly block out the sun. Swim through the holds and engine room, where the light filters in through various openings, revealing the resident groupers and lionfish tucked into corners. The sheer scale of the Tung Hwang means you'll want at least two dives to properly take it all in; it’s a site that really rewards a thorough exploration rather than a quick swim-through.
Typical TUNG HWANG Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - 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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LABUAN RUSUKAN BESAR TOUR AND TRAVEL SDN. BHD
Oceanic Quest Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TUNG HWANG
TUNG HWANG Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TUNG HWANG, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.12, 118.63) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.4–31.5°C
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: E (104°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.055 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.68 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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