

Best for beginner divers, 3-6m, boat entry, mild current.
Redang Marine Park Centre at Pulau Pinang features a protected reef environment enhanced by artificial reef structures. Located off the southern tip of Pulau Redang, this site is accessible by boat and is highly regarded for snorkelling. The average depth is 5 metres, ranging between 3 and 6 metres, with mild currents and visibility varying from 5 to 25 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of boat traffic, sharp coral, and potential strong currents. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, blue ringed angelfish, bluespotted fantail rays, giant morays, titan triggerfish, wrasses, ocellaris anemonefish, starry puffers, groupers, goldengirdled coralfish, porcupinefish, jorunna nudibranchs, eightband butterflyfish, and coi's goniobranchus.
5.74150, 103.00550
The Marine Park Centre is a popular spot for hand-feeding reef fish, though this practice is controversial.
The dive sites are located nearby and are quickly accessible by speedboat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-6m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
90 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, blue ringed angelfish, bluespotted fantail rays, giant morays, titan triggerfish, wrasses, ocellaris anemonefish, starry puffers, groupers, goldengirdled coralfish, porcupinefish, jorunna nudibranchs, eightband butterflyfish, and coi's goniobranchus.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 5 metres.
The depth ranges from 3 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Access to the site is by boat only.
Yes, this site is highly rated for snorkelling with a 5/5 rating.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Redang Marine Park Centre (Pulau Pinang) in Pulau Redang. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Divers at Redang Marine Park Centre (Pulau Pinang) in Pulau Redang should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, sharks, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Redang Marine Park Centre (Pulau Pinang) in Pulau Redang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Redang Marine Park Centre (Pulau Pinang) in Pulau Redang typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.