Karang Tohor
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (3.5s), Wind: 8.6 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 12.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Karang TohorAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Karang Tohor
Ideal Conditions for Karang Tohor
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
April
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
May
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
April
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026