SARA D - Tioman Island

Dropping down to the Sara D, you’re looking at a serious piece of metal on the seabed. This isn't a dinky fishing boat; she’s a former cargo vessel, a substantial wreck at 143 metres long, sunk back in '85. We usually find the bow section more intact, a good spot to penetrate if you're qualified, with large holds to explore where the sugar cargo used to be. Keep an eye out for batfish swarming the superstructure and barracuda lurking further out in the blue. It's a deep dive, sitting at 52 metres, so this one's definitely for advanced divers with the right training and gas.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
2.246500, 104.942340
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

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 SARA D

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 SARA D

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