Jahat, Tioman Island
Located just a 30-minute boat ride south of Juara Bay on a small island in Malaysia, this dive site offers a fantastic underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 9m, it is ideal for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
The site is characterized by large boulders, sloping coral reefs, and stunning overhanging rock formations, creating a diverse and captivating underwater landscape. The current here is usually moderate, allowing for a thrilling drift dive.
Divers will encounter a variety of marine life, including colorful parrotfish, fuesiliers, angelfish, grouper, and moray eels. The coral diversity is equally impressive, with branching coral, whip coral, sea fan coral, branching coral, boulder coral, and massive coral formations. Keep an eye out for fascinating species such as nudibranchs, turtles, and even the occasional shark.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers something for everyone. Explore the depths of this Malaysian dive site and discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface.
The site is characterized by large boulders, sloping coral reefs, and stunning overhanging rock formations, creating a diverse and captivating underwater landscape. The current here is usually moderate, allowing for a thrilling drift dive.
Divers will encounter a variety of marine life, including colorful parrotfish, fuesiliers, angelfish, grouper, and moray eels. The coral diversity is equally impressive, with branching coral, whip coral, sea fan coral, branching coral, boulder coral, and massive coral formations. Keep an eye out for fascinating species such as nudibranchs, turtles, and even the occasional shark.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers something for everyone. Explore the depths of this Malaysian dive site and discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Jahat, Tioman Island
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jahat, Tioman Island
Depth
16m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Jahat, Tioman Island
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
19.1 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
13.96km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.15s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jahat, Tioman Island
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Dive Score Chart for Jahat, Tioman Island
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.624033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.342409318996416/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Jahat, Tioman Island: 06:00
Sunset at Jahat, Tioman Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Jahat, Tioman Island 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.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.16m (5s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jahat, Tioman IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jahat, Tioman Island
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 Jahat, Tioman Island
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 Jahat, Tioman Island
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Jahat, Tioman Island
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jahat, Tioman Island
Jahat, Tioman Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.5°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 April to June, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 15, 2026
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