Tanjung Tengah
Tanjung Tengah, a renowned dive site in Malaysia, offers a maximum depth of 10-15m depending on the tides. It is an ideal location for beginner scuba diving, freediving, and mermaid activities. With a flat sandy bottom, this site provides a perfect training ground for beginners. Divers can also observe various captivating marine creatures such as white tip baby reef sharks, blue spotted stingrays, turtles, morays, and more. Tanjung Tengah is situated near Pulau Redang, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia, and boasts good visibility of 8 meters. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site is worth exploring.
Diving Conditions Score for Tanjung Tengah
8.1
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tanjung Tengah
Depth
9m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tanjung Tengah
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
6.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.9°C
Visibility
17.3km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tanjung Tengah
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Dive Score Chart for Tanjung Tengah
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.019822598870057/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.702514619883042/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tanjung Tengah: 06:00
Sunset at Tanjung Tengah: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tanjung Tengah 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
14:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.2m (2.95s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 15.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tanjung TengahAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tanjung Tengah
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 Tanjung Tengah
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tanjung Tengah
January
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
April
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Tanjung Tengah
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
April
Visibility
10.4m / 34.1ft
January
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tanjung Tengah
Tanjung Tengah shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.3°C) and December the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.1mm 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 14, 2026
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