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Karang Tohor

Location: This dive site is conveniently located just a 5-minute boat ride east of Juara Bay in Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia.

Depth: Divers can explore depths of up to 40m at this site, offering plenty of opportunities for underwater exploration.

Current: While the current can sometimes be stronger, it adds an element of excitement to the dive experience.

Site: One of the main attractions of this dive site is a large pinnacle rock formation situated in the middle of the bay. As you descend, you'll also encounter a beautiful array of soft and hard corals ranging from 9m-15m, as well as feature walls and impressive boulders.

Fish: Dive enthusiasts can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life including barracuda, trevally, schooling fish, triggerfish, scorpionfish, butterflyfish, and porcupine fish.

Coral: The underwater landscape is adorned with an array of coral species such as soft fans, whips, and leather & black coral.

Other Species: Keep an eye out for majestic turtles and the occasional appearance of sharks, which further add to the thrill of this dive site.

Visibility: With visibility averaging around 9m, divers will have good clarity to enjoy the stunning underwater scenery.

Max Depth: While the depth can reach up to 40m, divers will find plenty to explore in the shallower areas ranging from 9m to a maximum of 21m.

Recommended Diver Level: Due to the sometimes stronger current and maximum depths, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers looking for an exhilarating adventure.

Whether you're an experienced diver or an avid underwater enthusiast, this dive site in Juara Bay, Malaysia offers an unforgettable diving experience filled with vibrant marine life and captivating underwater formations.

Diving Conditions Score for Karang Tohor

8.2
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Karang Tohor

Depth

21m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Karang Tohor

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

9.8 m/s

Water Temp

29.6°C

Visibility

12.36km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.6s

Air Temperature

27.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Karang Tohor
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Dive Score Chart for Karang Tohor

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.438519047619046/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 8.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.937776706827308/10.

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

Sunrise at Karang Tohor: 06:00
Sunset at Karang Tohor: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Karang Tohor 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
11:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (3.5s), Wind: 8.6 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 12.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Karang Tohor
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Karang Tohor

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 Karang Tohor

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 Karang Tohor

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

Ideal Conditions for Karang Tohor

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.2m / 46.6ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Karang Tohor

Karang Tohor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.2°C) and December the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). March is usually the driest month with 1.1mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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