Rinkin
Location: This dive site is conveniently located just a 5-minute boat ride east of Juara Bay in Malaysia. The maximum depth here is 15m, making it suitable for beginner divers. The visibility is approximately 9m, providing a clear view of the underwater world.
Site Description: Dive into a fascinating underwater landscape at this site. It features a gradual sandy bottom ranging between 5 - 8m, which then transitions into a stunning sloping coral garden. The beauty continues as you encounter a sheer rock-faced wall, reaching a depth of around 18m. This variety of terrain offers an exciting diving experience for divers of all levels.
Marine Life: Get ready to encounter an array of captivating marine species. Keep an eye out for Batfish, Angelfish, Grouper, Bumphead Parrotfish, Snapper, and False Clownfish. The coral diversity is equally impressive, with Branching Coral, Whip Coral, Brain Coral, and Bubble Coral adorning the underwater landscape. Additionally, you may spot Nudibranchs and Stingrays, adding to the excitement of your dive.
Prepare to explore this stunning dive site, where the underwater world of Juara, Kampung Mentawak, Tioman, Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia awaits. Dive in and discover the beauty beneath the surface.
Site Description: Dive into a fascinating underwater landscape at this site. It features a gradual sandy bottom ranging between 5 - 8m, which then transitions into a stunning sloping coral garden. The beauty continues as you encounter a sheer rock-faced wall, reaching a depth of around 18m. This variety of terrain offers an exciting diving experience for divers of all levels.
Marine Life: Get ready to encounter an array of captivating marine species. Keep an eye out for Batfish, Angelfish, Grouper, Bumphead Parrotfish, Snapper, and False Clownfish. The coral diversity is equally impressive, with Branching Coral, Whip Coral, Brain Coral, and Bubble Coral adorning the underwater landscape. Additionally, you may spot Nudibranchs and Stingrays, adding to the excitement of your dive.
Prepare to explore this stunning dive site, where the underwater world of Juara, Kampung Mentawak, Tioman, Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia awaits. Dive in and discover the beauty beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Rinkin
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rinkin
Depth
15m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Rinkin
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
16.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
14.92km
Cloud Cover
41%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
30.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rinkin
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Dive Score Chart for Rinkin
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.480252380952381/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 18.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.232184362139917/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rinkin: 06:00
Sunset at Rinkin: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rinkin 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
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.5m (3.5s), Wind: 18.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 10.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for RinkinAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rinkin
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 Rinkin
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 Rinkin
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Rinkin
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
May
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rinkin
Rinkin shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.3°C) and December the coldest (22.1°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 26, 2026
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