RISDAM
Protected Area
Pulau Babi Hujong Marine Park
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - RISDAM offers some of Tioman Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, November.
RISDAM is a curious spot in Tioman, not your typical coral dive. What you're looking at is the scattered remains of an East Indiaman, sunk back in 1727. She was already leaking badly after leaving Ayutthaya, eventually beached when the damage became too much. Today, it’s a very shallow dive, maxing out at about five metres, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really picking through the history. We've seen some interesting nudibranchs here, and smaller reef fish darting between the timbers. It’s less about big pelagics and more about the historical narrative – an easy, relaxing dive for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the subtle details.
Typical RISDAM Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Diveasia Tioman Island
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Boathouse Dive Centre & Spa
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Poseidon Tec Dive Centre
Tioman Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RISDAM
RISDAM Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RISDAM, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (2.79, 104.21) (0km away)
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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