

Best for beginner divers, 5-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Tukas Darat is a shallow reef located 300 metres off the coast of Pulau Redang, Malaysia. This site is well suited to beginner divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 14 metres and an average depth of 8 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 20 metres. Access is by boat only. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Blue Ringed Angelfish, Blacktip Reef Shark, Giant Moray, various wrasses, Ocellaris Anemonefish, Elongate Clam, Eightband Butterflyfish, Map Pufferfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Foxface Rabbitfish, and Magnificent Giant Anemone.
5.88560, 102.76770
Check with your dive centre about current boat schedules and whether equipment hire is included, as onsite facilities are unconfirmed. Diving is possible year-round here, but ask locally about any seasonal changes in visibility before booking.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-14m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Blue Ringed Angelfish, Blacktip Reef Shark, Giant Moray, wrasses, Ocellaris Anemonefish, Elongate Clam, Eightband Butterflyfish, Map Pufferfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Foxface Rabbitfish, and Magnificent Giant Anemone.
Yes, Tukas Darat is well suited to newly certified divers due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth at Tukas Darat ranges from 5 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Tukas Darat is a boat-access-only site located 300 metres from the shore.
Divers can expect water temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius, mild currents, and visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres.
Diving at Tukas Darat in Maritime Zone requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tukas Darat in Maritime Zone. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.