

Best for advanced divers, 15-21m, boat entry, strong current.
Tanjung Gua Kawah is a reef and cave site located off Pulau Redang. The site features a reef profile with cave structures, ranging in depth from 15 to 21 metres with an average of 18 metres. Divers must be prepared for strong currents, surge, and swell, which require advanced buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be cautious of sharp coral. Due to the overhead cave environments, specific training is required for penetration. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, anemonefish, groupers, and various pufferfish and moray species.
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Current strength and direction can shift quickly at this site, so brief with your boatman or divemaster before descending and agree on a pick-up plan in case the current carries you wide of the entry point. Check locally for the most current conditions and any available facilities before your trip.
Located at the north eastern tip of Redang Island, accessible by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Ocellaris anemonefish, groupers, porcupinefish, Titan triggerfish, and giant morays.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, surge, and the presence of cave structures.
The site ranges from 15 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only site; a boat is required for access.
This site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Tanjung Gua Kawah in Pulau Redang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tanjung Gua Kawah in Pulau Redang. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Tanjung Gua Kawah in Pulau Redang are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tanjung Gua Kawah in Pulau Redang can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Tanjung Gua Kawah in Pulau Redang typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.