Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Air Batang on Tioman Island, Pirate Reef is an artificial reef and coral restoration site built over a gentle sandy slope. Concrete blocks, metallic nursery frames, and natural hard corals provide refuge for juvenile fish and macro life. It serves as a relaxed training location and a reliable spot for unhurried macro photography.
Artificial structures and coral nursery frames colonized by soft corals and sponges
Frequent encounters with resting stingrays and schooling juveniles on the sandy perimeter
Easy navigation making it a favorite for night dives and training sessions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings rough seas and heavy rains between November and February, closing most dive operations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| False clown anemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common |
Marine forecast
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