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Semanjing

Location: Enjoy a thrilling 10-minute boat ride to the exceptional dive site located just North of Juara Bay in the neighboring bay.
Depth: Delve into the mesmerizing underwater world that goes beyond 18 meters.
Current: Benefit from the calm and tranquil waters, as the site experiences no significant currents.
Site: Discover a captivating gentle sloping coral reef that seamlessly transitions into a sandy bottom, creating a breathtaking vista. Explore the enchanting rock formations and sandy patches in the shallows.
Fish: Encounter a vibrant array of marine life including parrotfish, squirrelfish, fusilier, angelfish, butterflyfish, damsel, and goatfish.
Coral: Marvel at the fascinating diversity of coral species such as brain, branching, mushroom, plate, and soft leather coral.
Other Species: Look out for magnificent turtles, graceful rays, and colorful nudibranchs.
Visibility: Enjoy a clear underwater vision with visibility reaching up to 7 meters.
Max Depth: The dive site offers a maximum depth of 17 meters, providing ample exploration opportunities for divers.
Recommended Diver Level: Perfect for beginners, this site welcomes divers of all skill levels to experience the wonders beneath the surface.
Country: Embark on your diving adventure in Malaysia, a country known for its astonishing marine biodiversity.
Close Location: Located near Juara, Kampung Mentawak, Tioman, Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia.

Diving Conditions Score for Semanjing

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Semanjing

Depth

17m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Semanjing

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

14.2 m/s

Water Temp

30°C

Visibility

14.48km

Cloud Cover

63%

Wave Period

3.15s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Semanjing
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Dive Score Chart for Semanjing

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.942890049751244/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 8.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.255675757575758/10.

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

Sunrise at Semanjing: 06:00
Sunset at Semanjing: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Semanjing 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.35s), Wind: 8.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
13:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.55s), Wind: 7.6 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 11.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Semanjing
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Semanjing

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 Semanjing

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 Semanjing

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

Ideal Conditions for Semanjing

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.6m / 47.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Semanjing

Semanjing 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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