Soyak Island
At a maximum depth of 14m and with visibility reaching up to 10m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. While exploring the deeper section, you'll come across two wooden wrecks adorned with soft corals. Shallower areas boast hard corals, as well as sightings of reef sharks and turtles. The reef fish are plentiful throughout, but by focusing your attention on the rocks, you'll be rewarded with the marvelous variety of nudibranches that call this place home. This enticing dive site promises an exceptional experience regardless of your skill level.
Nearby, you'll find intriguing attractions such as the Abandoned Hotel, Broken Bridge, and Tioman. Prominently situated in Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia, this dive site offers convenient access to these captivating locations. Prepare yourself for a remarkable underwater adventure at this highly recommended dive site in Malaysia's beautiful waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Soyak Island
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Soyak Island
Depth
14m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Soyak Island
Wave Height
0.2m
Wind Speed
9.8 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
12.34km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
2.75s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Soyak Island
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.129126368159206/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.751263285024155/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Soyak Island 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.35s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Soyak IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soyak Island
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 Soyak Island
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Soyak Island
Ideal Conditions for Soyak Island
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 Soyak Island
Soyak Island 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 20, 2026