SARA D

Best months: Jan–May

Why dive here

With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - SARA D offers some of Tioman Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, November.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 107+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, November

CharacterWreck dive · max 52m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

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.

Typical SARA D Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 52m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SARA D

SARA D Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for SARA D, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (2.79, 104.21) (0km away)