Dive-site story
Terumbu Tiga, often called T3 by local guides, consists of massive submerged granite boulders stacked together off the eastern edge of Pulau Perhentian Besar. The jumbled rock formation creates an intricate playground of swim-throughs, caverns, and narrow canyons carpeted in soft corals and sea fans. Pelagic fish patrol the deeper sand channels surrounding the monoliths while macro critters tuck into the shadowy crevices.
Extensive underwater topography featuring dynamic boulder swim-throughs and overhangs
Dense clusters of sea whips and sea fans clinging to granite walls
Regular sightings of hunting trevallies, barracudas, and resting reef sharks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The site is closed during the northeast monsoon when heavy rains and rough seas affect the region.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail FusilierCaesio cuning | Common |
Marine forecast
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