Tioman Island, Malaysia
    Pulau Tioman Marine Park

    B&J

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Pulau Tioman Marine Park

    Why dive here

    With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - B&J offers some of Tioman Island's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 107+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, November
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    B&J, right off Tioman’s coast, is one of our favourite house reefs. We're not talking about some deep, dramatic drift, but an easily accessible site that just keeps giving. Drop in and you’re instantly surrounded by schools of blue and gold fusiliers, so thick they almost obscure the sun. We love that you can just spend an entire dive in the shallows, maybe ten metres down, spotting brownbanded wrasse darting between the enormous honeycomb and brain root corals. Keep an eye out for the small giant clams tucked into the Pavona, their mantles a surprising splash of colour. It’s a fantastic spot for a relaxed second or third dive, or for photographers who want to spend ages framing shots of greenband gobies on the sand. The currents are usually mild here, making it really approachable for newer divers or anyone who just wants to take their time. You might even luck out and spot a chambered nautilus if you’re particularly observant, though they’re shy. We often suggest going early morning before the boat traffic picks up; it just feels more peaceful.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for B&J

    B&J Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for B&J, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (2.79, 104.21) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C

    Current Speed

    8.49 cm/s

    Direction: SE (135°)

    Salinity

    31.88 PSU

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

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