Dive-site story
Located along the northwestern coastline of Tioman Island, Monkey Bay features an expansive reef slope flanked by massive granite boulders and sandy channels. Divers often navigate past dense formations of hard corals before exploring rocky drop-offs where macro life hides in narrow crevices. Calm conditions and gentle gradients make this site popular for navigation training and leisurely exploration.
Extensive hard coral gardens consisting of staghorn, table, and boulder corals
Granite boulder formations harboring macro critters and moray eels
Sandy bottom patches frequented by rays and resting cuttlefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Tioman experiences the northeast monsoon between November and February, during which dive operations typically close due to rough seas.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common |
Marine forecast
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