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Explore Redang Island

Redang Island, the largest island off the coast of Terengganu in Malaysia, is a diver's paradise nestled within one of the country's few marine parks. Known for its vibrant and pristine marine life, Redang offers a unique diving experience amidst warm, tropical waters. Easily accessible, the island is renowned for its stunning pearly white beaches that seamlessly meet sparkling turquoise waters, framed by lush green palm trees. The visibility here is exceptional, with sunny conditions prevailing for the majority of the year, allowing divers to witness the mesmerizing play of sunlight on the thriving reefs.

Diving in Redang is available from March to October, catering to all levels of divers. The marine sanctuary offers a variety of dive environments, including hard and soft coral gardens, sandy bottom sites, and deeper explorations perfect for muck diving enthusiasts. The waters teem with tropical marine life, featuring a high abundance of sea turtles, whale sharks, and shimmering schools of fish. Diverse species such as sharks, rays, and fascinating macro life add to the allure. Whether exploring the underwater world from shore, boat, or liveaboard, divers are treated to a spectacular display of nature's wonders in this idyllic island setting.

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Diving in Redang

There are many different types of diving on offer here in Redang. To start with there are shore diving opportunities and there are boat diving opportunities with the collection of dive centres and dive resorts here. The conditions here are so ideal that it is also a perfect location for dive courses, especially for novice divers, and what a stunning place to have their first underwater experience!

Regarding specific dive sites, there are multiple wreck dives, there are shallow reef dives, there are rock formations, and there are deep dives. This is also a dream destination for avid macro-life underwater photographers and a great location for the night dive lovers.

Dive Sites

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Unjang (★5.0)

Unjang (★5.0)

they is 30min boat ride from long beach,is in middle of the sea,is a fisherman catch fish area.bottom is 30meter with 7 artificial reef cimen block.normally need AA certification and no much current only can go.
Mares
Marine Park Jetty (★4.6)

Marine Park Jetty (★4.6)

Lots of healthy marine life in the vicinity, and the sites are relatively untouched. The current here is quite strong and unpredictable. Access to this dive site requires approval from the Marine Park personnel.
Mares
Corn Wreck (★4.4)

Corn Wreck (★4.4)

This wreck was sunk in front of Redang Marine Park, then drifted to the place where it belong here. The currents are not predictable, it may have strong current.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Sandy Wreck (★4.4)

Sandy Wreck (★4.4)

The sandy wrecks owed the name from a cluster of impounded fishing trawlers sank as artificial reefs on a patch of sandy bottom around 20m deep. The wrecks are now broken off, leaving only fishing nets and ropes strewn all around. It is a good site to practice skills on deep descend and wreck navigation.
Mares
Baby Shark Point (★4.2)

Baby Shark Point (★4.2)

The baby shark point is a natural shark nursery/breeding site that is a very accessible shore dive. The sandy bottom extends to 3m depth and transition into a massive staghorn reef. Maximum depth is around 12m deep.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Paku Kechil (★4.2)

Paku Kechil (★4.2)

Accessible by a 2-minute boat ride from Long Beach, the entry point is approximately 7–9 meters, and the depth is 18–20 meters. This sloping dive site is full of coral with sandy areas at 18 meters. The end point is a rocky area. Also suitable at high or low tide.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Black Coral Garden Redang (★4.2)

Black Coral Garden Redang (★4.2)

Just 3 minutes boat ride from Dive Center. Is a bay entry, current are usually strong when is full moon. There some artificial reef with healthy coral growth.
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Tanjung Tengah (★4.2)

Tanjung Tengah (★4.2)

Tanjung Tengah is the house reef of the Redang Long Beach. Blessed with fine white sand, this shore dive is hazard-free and perfect for all water activity including Scuba, Snorkeling, Mermaiding, and Freediving alike. A mooring like separates the natural and artificial reefs from the boat lane. Depth is 3-15m.
Mares
Big Mount (★4.3)

Big Mount (★4.3)

Big mount is located by the northernmost point of Pulau Lima. The entry point is a buoy line extended into 18m depth. As a pinnacle site, the tip was submerged at 14m, whereas the wall extends into 32m where it transitions into a sandy bottom. Current can be strong at times.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Tanjung Tokong (★4.1)

Tanjung Tokong (★4.1)

Tanjung Tokong is a pinnacle located one of the northernmost point of Redang island, off a ridge. A good entry point for Tokong is the East of Cagar Hutang Bay, which is 5-7m deep. The site slopes towards the depth, and can reach 30m deep. Due to the exposed location, current can be strong, and attracts fishes.

The best Months to dive in Redang

The weather conditions here play a large role in why this area is so popular for divers and it adds to the paradise image it has. The rainy season here only lasts from December to February, and then the rest of the year is perfect for diving. In the rainy season, the water temperature drops down to 27 degrees Celsius, so still warm, and in the midst of the warmest month in the dry season, the water temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius, so never cold. There are some days with wind, but due to there being many shore dive sites, there is always the opportunity for diving despite high winds. The visibility here ranges between 10 metres and 35 metres, with 25 being the average.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Redang

The protection of the area inside the Redang Marine Park has definitely had its effect, as this area has one of the highest concentrations of different marine species, and has 80% of the species which inhabit the ‘coral triangle’ in this part of the sea. With over 30 dive sites, the different topography, including reefs filled with soft corals, hard corals and anemones, sandy lagoons, wrecks and rock topography, this attracts many different species. Divers can spot schools of Barracuda, Snappers and Jacks, large Groupers, Moray Eels, Blue Spotted Stingrays, Giant Stingray, Octopus, Cuttle Fish, Lionfish, Puffer Fish, Napoleon Fish, Scorpion Fish and the adorable Nudibranchs and Anemone Fish. Some of the highlights here are the high abundance of Sea Turtles, the chance to spot Black Tip Reef Sharks and on the luckiest day being able to watch a Whale Shark as it glides by.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
322 Sightings
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26
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44
M
80
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33
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69
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33
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21
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14
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1
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1
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
245 Sightings
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0
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0
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42
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21
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38
J
20
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48
A
46
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20
O
8
N
1
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
222 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
18
A
22
M
13
J
21
J
20
A
65
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44
O
14
N
1
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
171 Sightings
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1
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37
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3
M
22
J
28
J
4
A
33
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18
O
23
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1
D
1
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
42 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
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7
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2
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0
J
14
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4
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13
O
1
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0
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Whale Shark

Whale Shark
34 Sightings
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0
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1
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3
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2
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3
J
4
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6
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9
O
5
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1
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
1.3k Sightings
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1
F
4
M
135
A
130
M
215
J
169
J
207
A
199
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139
O
86
N
5
D
4

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
963 Sightings
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0
F
3
M
105
A
72
M
184
J
120
J
135
A
136
S
125
O
75
N
4
D
4

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
808 Sightings
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1
F
4
M
92
A
75
M
141
J
89
J
103
A
119
S
103
O
74
N
5
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
688 Sightings
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1
F
4
M
82
A
50
M
96
J
84
J
98
A
91
S
115
O
62
N
3
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
459 Sightings
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0
F
3
M
27
A
53
M
106
J
45
J
54
A
90
S
42
O
35
N
3
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
418 Sightings
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1
F
2
M
43
A
14
M
76
J
73
J
22
A
45
S
98
O
42
N
1
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
360 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
29
A
43
M
66
J
45
J
49
A
28
S
62
O
32
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
343 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
22
A
26
M
67
J
42
J
70
A
80
S
15
O
19
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
340 Sightings
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1
F
1
M
61
A
0
M
47
J
49
J
28
A
27
S
70
O
53
N
2
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
332 Sightings
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1
F
1
M
64
A
3
M
61
J
39
J
23
A
24
S
59
O
54
N
2
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

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Damselfish

Damselfish
297 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
23
A
15
M
62
J
40
J
2
A
38
S
77
O
36
N
2
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
286 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
17
A
41
M
46
J
33
J
44
A
57
S
30
O
14
N
2
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
285 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
15
A
11
M
37
J
48
J
28
A
26
S
77
O
41
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
205 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
16
A
14
M
34
J
34
J
21
A
30
S
26
O
27
N
1
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
194 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
10
A
3
M
40
J
27
J
10
A
22
S
72
O
9
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
143 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
2
A
0
M
26
J
21
J
3
A
15
S
65
O
9
N
0
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
88 Sightings
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0
F
3
M
19
A
6
M
6
J
15
J
14
A
8
S
0
O
12
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Nudibranch

Nudibranch
71 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
5
A
9
M
17
J
17
J
0
A
14
S
1
O
1
N
6
D
1
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
70 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
5
A
2
M
5
J
15
J
34
A
4
S
0
O
5
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
56 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
2
A
0
M
4
J
5
J
14
A
12
S
0
O
17
N
0
D
1
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
52 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
4
A
6
M
12
J
9
J
9
A
12
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0