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Soyak Island

Located in front of Salang, this small island dive site in Malaysia is a haven for nudibranches and captivating underwater landscapes. Abundant rocks provide a haven for numerous fish species, making it a must-visit spot for divers of all levels. Offering a diverse range of experiences, this variable dive site caters to multilevel divers, accommodating various preferences. Within this compact area, you'll encounter an entire ecosystem teeming with life.

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

7.6
Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Soyak Island
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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.

Sunrise at Soyak Island: 06:00
Sunset at Soyak Island: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.35s), Wind: 6.3 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 5.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Soyak Island
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Soyak Island

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

Ideal Conditions for Soyak Island

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 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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