Dive-site story
Situated along the rocky perimeter of Pulau Tenggol, Tanjung Gemuk features massive granite boulders intermingling with healthy hard coral coverage. Divers drift along shallow coral slopes before descending to deeper sandy patches where pelagics often cruise past. The location provides shelter from heavier open-sea swells, allowing for calm explorations among crevices and coral heads.
Massive underwater granite boulders creating swim-throughs and overhangs
Dense clusters of table and staghorn corals across the upper reef slope
Frequent encounters with resident sea turtles resting beneath coral ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Pulau Tenggol is closed during the Northeast Monsoon between November and February due to rough seas and heavy rains.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron barracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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