Pulau Tioman - Tioman Island

Tioman Island offers some solid diving, particularly if you’re coming from Singapore on one of the shorter liveaboards. We’ve always found the reefs around Renggis Island quite healthy, full of the usual suspects like moray eels tucked into crevices and parrotfish grazing on the coral. For something a bit different, Chebeh is where you’ll find impressive gorgonian fans, always a good spot to just hang out and watch the smaller reef fish dart about. The Kuantan Wreck adds a nice change of pace too, often attracting barracuda and stingrays. It’s a good choice for divers looking for straightforward, enjoyable tropical diving without too much fuss.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
2.800000, 104.170000

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 Pulau Tioman

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 Pulau Tioman

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