

Best for beginner divers, 8-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Temengkuh is a marine dive site located off Tioman Island, Malaysia, featuring a combination of shallow reef and wall topography. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 8 to 16 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers access the site by boat, located approximately 1000 metres from the shore. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures consistently between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should exercise caution near the reef wall to avoid abrasions from sharp coral and rocks, and remain mindful of surge and swell during boat entry.
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Access is by boat only, so arrange your trip through a local dive operator and confirm what equipment hire is available before you arrive, as on-site facilities are unconfirmed. Aim for the morning slot when visibility tends to be at its best before any boat traffic stirs up sediment.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
44 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths between 8 and 16 metres and mild currents that assist with buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 8 to 16 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Temengkuh is a boat-only dive site located 1000 metres from the shore.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Divers should watch for surge and swell during boat entry and be careful of sharp coral and rocks on the reef wall to avoid abrasions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Temengkuh in Mukim Tioman. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Temengkuh in Mukim Tioman are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.