

Best for beginner divers, 5-28m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Pulau Rawa is a reef site located off Pulau Redang, offering depths between 5 and 28 metres with an average of 10 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, allowing for clear observation of the reef structure. Divers may access the site via boat or shore, though caution is advised during entry due to potential surf and shore break. Facilities available include air fills, equipment rental, and a rinse station. Night diving is permitted at this location.
5.96012, 102.68440
Watch your footing at entry as surf and shore break can make getting in and out tricky, especially with unfamiliar equipment. Both boat and shore entry are available, so if conditions at the shore look rough, ask your dive operator about a boat entry instead.
Take a 20-minute ferry from Mersing to Pulau Rawa. Accommodation providers handle ferry bookings.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-28m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The reef extends from 5 metres down to 28 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable upper reef sections and mild currents.
Yes, both shore and boat entries are available. Be aware that surf and shore break can make shore entries tricky.
Hazards include jellyfish, low visibility, sharks, strong current, and surf.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, and first aid.
Diving at Pulau Rawa in Cherang Ruku requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Pulau Rawa in Cherang Ruku are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pulau Rawa in Cherang Ruku typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pulau Rawa in Cherang Ruku typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.