

Best for advanced divers, 5-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Chebeh West Deep is a reef and drift dive site located off Tioman Island, Malaysia. The topography spans from 5 to 30 metres, featuring a reef structure that requires precise buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock, particularly between 8 and 14 metres. Due to strong currents and surge, this site is strictly for advanced divers and requires boat access. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers must maintain situational awareness regarding decompression and nitrogen narcosis risks at greater depths. Always confirm current conditions with your operator and ensure a surface marker buoy is prepared before entry.
2.93300, 104.09650
Check current conditions with your operator before descending, as the drift here can run hard and the direction changes with the tide. Confirm your surface marker buoy is rigged and ready before you hit the water, a missed pickup in open current at this site is a serious situation.
Access from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, surge, and the potential for nitrogen narcosis at depth.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; shore entry is not possible.
No, this site is designed for scuba diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth profile and strong currents.
Hazards include strong currents, surge, sharp coral, and risks associated with deep diving such as decompression and nitrogen narcosis.
Diving at Chebeh West Deep in Tioman Island requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Chebeh West Deep in Tioman Island. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Chebeh West Deep in Tioman Island are February and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Chebeh West Deep in Tioman Island can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Chebeh West Deep in Tioman Island typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.