Diving in Tioman Island

Explore 104 dive sites in Tioman Island, Malaysia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Tioman Island

The warmest water temperatures in Tioman Island occur in May, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C
  • February: 28.3°C
  • March: 29.1°C
  • April: 30.6°C
  • May: 30.7°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.7°C
  • August: 29.5°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 30.3°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Tioman Island

Home to 118 recorded species including 75 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 8 sharks & rays, 7 seagrass & algae, 5 sea cucumbers, 3 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Tioman Island

Tioman Island has 32 beginner, 3 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Tioman Island

Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • 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 Tioman Island

  • Pulau Tioman Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Pemanggil Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Aur Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Tokong Bahara Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Four Islands Sanctuary - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Pulau Tinggi Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Sembilang Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Babi Besar Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Peramu Soil Reclamation Forest - Forest Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kuala Pahang Wildlife Reserve - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pulau Kukup National Park - State Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Tanjong Piai National Park - State Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Seri Buat Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Babi Tengah Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Babi Hujong Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Rawa Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Harimau Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Mensirip Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Gual Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Mentigi Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Sibu Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Sibu Hujong 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 Jahat Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Tulai Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Pulau Kukup - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sungai Pulai - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tanjung Piai - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Tioman Island - Nearest Airports

  • Tioman Airport (TOD), Tioman Island - 7 km away, approx 22 min travel time
  • Senai International Airport (JHB), Johor Bahru - 141 km away, approx 169 min travel time
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore - 162 km away, approx 192 min travel time

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