Karang Tohor - Tioman Island

Karang Tohor gives you a solid reef dive, nothing too dramatic, but consistently enjoyable. We find it’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed drift. The reef here slopes gently, topping out around 20 metres, and you’ll often find schools of yellowtail snappers holding formation against the mild current. Keep an eye out for resident green turtles grazing on the hard corals. It’s a comfortable morning dive, usually with decent visibility, making it easy to just unwind and watch the reef unfold.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
2.791800, 104.214600
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Tioman Marine Park

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Tioman Island

Nearest Dive Centres to Karang Tohor

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Karang Tohor

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