W 34 - Tioman Island

W 34, a Japanese minesweeper from WWII, sits upright at 57 metres. It went down on January 20, 1945, and now offers a fascinating deep dive. You'll find batfish and barracuda patrolling the structure, with schooling fusiliers often so thick they can obscure parts of the wreck. Penetration is possible for experienced wreck divers, with some tight spots that require good buoyancy. This dive suits advanced divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments, offering a tangible link to history amidst a bustling reef ecosystem.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
2.600000, 104.566666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
57m

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Aur 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 W 34

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 W 34

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