

Best for beginner divers, 6m, boat entry, mild current.
Silip is a shallow reef site located 500 metres off the coast of Tioman Island. With an average depth of 6 metres, this site is well-suited for beginner divers. Access is by boat only. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Hazards at this site include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include hawksbill sea turtles, bluespotted fantail rays, blue ringed angelfish, zebra lionfish, various nudibranchs, giant morays, broadclub cuttlefish, harlequin sweetlips, titan triggerfish, sea kraits, and wrasses.
2.79880, 104.08300
Luggage can be stored at the Tioman Reef Divers office before check-in or after check-out from the resort while diving.
The island is accessed via ferry from Mersing or Tanjung Gemok. Dive sites are reached by speed boat, taking 15 to 20 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 6 metres and mild currents.
Species recorded around this area include hawksbill sea turtles, bluespotted fantail rays, blue ringed angelfish, zebra lionfish, nudibranchs, giant morays, broadclub cuttlefish, harlequin sweetlips, titan triggerfish, sea kraits, and wrasses.
Silip is located 500 metres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
Divers should be aware of jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Given the shallow average depth of 6 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling, though it is primarily utilised as a dive site.
Diving at Silip in Kampung Tekek requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Silip in Kampung Tekek. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Silip in Kampung Tekek are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Silip in Kampung Tekek typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Silip in Kampung Tekek typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.