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Batu Malang

Discover one of the most famous dive sites in Tioman, known for its unique rock formation suspended just above the water's surface. This dive offers a shallow and captivating experience, brimming with a diverse array of vibrant corals and captivating marine life.

Navigate this site in two different ways. Dive in front of the majestic rock to observe the flourishing corals, elegant hawksbill turtles, and graceful cuttlefish. Alternatively, explore the submerged landscape, diving within the canyon and swim-through area to encounter barracudas, angel fish, and fascinating nudibranches.

The configuration of this site provides protection from strong currents, ensuring a relatively calm and enjoyable experience for divers of all levels. With visibility reaching up to 11 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive location is well-suited for both beginners and advanced divers.

Situated near Malang Rock, this enchanting dive site offers an ideal spot for snorkeling as well. The vibrant colors illuminated by the sunlight, combined with its accessible depth and diverse marine ecosystem, make it a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts.

Embrace the captivating beauty of this Tioman dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Batu Malang

7.7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Batu Malang

Depth

15m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Batu Malang

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

8.1 m/s

Water Temp

30°C

Visibility

14.48km

Cloud Cover

63%

Wave Period

3.1s

Air Temperature

28.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Batu Malang
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Dive Score Chart for Batu Malang

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.00010101010101/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.475271717171717/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Batu Malang: 06:00
Sunset at Batu Malang: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Batu Malang are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.16m (3.3s), Wind: 7.6 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 11.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Batu Malang
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Batu Malang

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Batu Malang

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Batu Malang

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Batu Malang

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.3°C / 68.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Batu Malang

Batu Malang shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.3°C) and December the coldest (16.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 2 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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