Planet Scuba - Tioman Island

Planet Scuba, off Tioman Island, is a site we usually visit for a relaxed afternoon dive. The reef here is pretty consistent, with small hard coral formations and a decent chance of spotting Forest Halfbeaks schooling just below the surface. We often see Rock Cod tucked into crevices and Short Mackerel zipping past. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those looking for an easy, shallow dive.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
3.163844, 101.656420

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 Planet Scuba

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 Planet Scuba

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