Pirate Reef
Drop into the ocean and follow the sandy bottom of this picturesque dive site. Suddenly, a breathtaking reef adorned with vibrant hard corals emerges before your eyes. Perfect for a leisurely dive, this compact site allows for multiple gentle circuits and typically experiences minimal current.
During your exploration, encounter a variety of remarkable marine creatures such as barracudas, batfish, sea snakes, and blue spotted rays. Be captivated by the graceful presence of turtles, black tip reef sharks, and on occasion, even majestic eagle rays.
Located near Kampung Tekek, Tioman in Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia, this diving spot is an excellent choice for beginners seeking to embark on their underwater journey. With a maximum depth of 16 meters and visibility reaching 8 meters, this site offers a safe and enjoyable experience for divers of all skill levels.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Malaysia's underwater world and uncover the awe-inspiring beauty of this enchanting dive site.
During your exploration, encounter a variety of remarkable marine creatures such as barracudas, batfish, sea snakes, and blue spotted rays. Be captivated by the graceful presence of turtles, black tip reef sharks, and on occasion, even majestic eagle rays.
Located near Kampung Tekek, Tioman in Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia, this diving spot is an excellent choice for beginners seeking to embark on their underwater journey. With a maximum depth of 16 meters and visibility reaching 8 meters, this site offers a safe and enjoyable experience for divers of all skill levels.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Malaysia's underwater world and uncover the awe-inspiring beauty of this enchanting dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Pirate Reef
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pirate Reef
Depth
16m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Pirate Reef
Wave Height
0.32m
Wind Speed
12.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.3°C
Visibility
6.98km
Cloud Cover
82%
Wave Period
3.4s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pirate Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Pirate Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.924119402985074/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.480764705882354/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pirate Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Pirate Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pirate Reef 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
6:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.28m (3.35s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 9.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pirate ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pirate Reef
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 Pirate Reef
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 Pirate Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pirate Reef
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
June
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
May
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pirate Reef
Pirate Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.0m 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). May 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 29, 2026
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