Tekek House Reef

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Tekek House Reef

★★★★☆ (5,554)

south of Tekek House Reef is a generic stretch of beach reef used by all centers for courses and scuba try-outs. The beach entry is smooth and calm, just watch out for rocks during low tide. The reef extends from the shore towards 8m depth and transition into a sandy bottom.

Anemone and Clownfish, plenty of reef fishes includes coral grouper, moorish idols, and damselfish. Also sightings of Catsharks.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

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.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
96 Sightings
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0
M
24
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0
M
29
J
13
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17
A
0
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13
O
0
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0
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0
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
87 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
14
A
0
M
16
J
15
J
10
A
12
S
0
O
16
N
4
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
48 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
12
M
14
J
12
J
10
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
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0

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
47 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
0
J
20
A
0
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10
O
0
N
5
D
0
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
28 Sightings
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0
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0
M
0
A
10
M
0
J
0
J
18
A
0
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0
O
0
N
0
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
949 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
111
A
93
M
117
J
160
J
178
A
81
S
118
O
83
N
6
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
736 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
85
A
67
M
94
J
111
J
149
A
53
S
92
O
79
N
5
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
503 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
74
A
39
M
52
J
98
J
103
A
29
S
65
O
37
N
6
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
335 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
57
A
31
M
59
J
38
J
69
A
16
S
32
O
33
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.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
311 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
65
A
39
M
61
J
36
J
50
A
20
S
27
O
12
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.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
291 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
45
A
31
M
33
J
51
J
41
A
28
S
20
O
38
N
4
D
0

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
250 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
53
A
39
M
49
J
25
J
39
A
14
S
20
O
11
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.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
242 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
50
A
37
M
42
J
33
J
37
A
0
S
23
O
14
N
5
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
237 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
24
A
40
M
50
J
31
J
37
A
0
S
32
O
17
N
6
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
148 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
13
A
25
M
30
J
22
J
17
A
10
S
16
O
15
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.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
111 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
19
A
20
M
28
J
0
J
11
A
0
S
23
O
10
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.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
100 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
0
M
16
J
28
J
13
A
0
S
12
O
17
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.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
98 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
11
A
22
M
30
J
11
J
12
A
0
S
12
O
0
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.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
88 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
28
A
0
M
23
J
12
J
11
A
0
S
14
O
0
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.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
53 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
21
A
0
M
18
J
0
J
14
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0
AdobeStock-Nikolai Sorokin
Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
40 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
0
M
0
J
10
J
17
A
0
S
0
O
0
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.: 1500

iStock-ifish
Hard Corals

Hard Corals
34 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
13
J
11
A
0
S
0
O
0
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.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
25 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
0
S
0
O
10
N
4
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Skol Bar Dive

Skol Bar Dive

Tekek Village, Tioman Island, 26800 Pahang, Malaysia
Skol Bar Dive

Skol Bar Dive

Tekek Village, Tioman Island, 26800 Pahang, Malaysia
My Scuba, My Scuba Tioman

My Scuba, My Scuba Tioman

Pulau Tioman, Kampung Tekek, 26800 Pahang, Malaysia
Mermaid Wonderland Dive Center

Mermaid Wonderland Dive Center

Kampung Paya, Tioman Island,, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia

SIPUT SCUBA

C-10-8, PANGSAPURI DESA PERMAI,, 58100 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

Dive Sites Nearby

Aqualung
Jahat, Tioman Island (★4.1)

Jahat, Tioman Island (★4.1)

30 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay on a small island; Depth: 30m; Current: Somtimes medium current allowing for a drift dive; Site: Large boulders and slopping coral reefs that reaches down to the sandy bottom bay, over hanging rock formations.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Light House Mukut (★4.2)

Light House Mukut (★4.2)

Heading north from Juara, and only 15-18 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, good for macro photographer. Good dive site to dive.
Mares
Tg Api Lighthouse (★4.1)

Tg Api Lighthouse (★4.1)

Location: 20 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 35m+; Current: Sometimes strong current along the drop off; Site: a gentle sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 7m which moves into a drop off descending to 25m and a gradual sandy bottom which can reach around 40m
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Bugis (★4.3)

Bugis (★4.3)

Heading north from Juara, and only 10 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, good for macro photographer. Good dive site to dive.
Mares
TDB house reef (★3.5)

TDB house reef (★3.5)

Just a short walk from the beach, Tioman Dive Buddy House Reef, or TDB House Reef in short, is a gradual sandy slope that starts from the shore, which steeps from 6m onwards all the way to 16m depth. This dive site is perfect for buoyancy training, entry level courses and Try Scuba.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Penut (★4.2)

Penut (★4.2)

Heading north from Juara, and only 10 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, and a good dive site, also for macro photographers.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Genting House Reef (★4.4)

Genting House Reef (★4.4)

A shore dive site with easy entry, with bottom made up of silt, gravel, and sand. Gradual slope from the shore, increasing in steepness from 5m to 20m. There are 2 artificial reef/wrecks laying at 7m depth, drawing in schools of fishes. Perfect dive site for entry level diver and wreck diving training alike.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Berlabuh (★4.2)

Berlabuh (★4.2)

Location: 10 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 30m+; Current: Sometimes strong current which could offer drift diving; Site: A sloping coral reef with rocky formation ranging between 10 - 18 m which moves into towering rock formations and marine walls which can reach around 30m.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Temengkuh (★4.5)

Temengkuh (★4.5)

Location: 7 minute boat drive south of Juara Bay in a sheltered cove; Depth: 24m; Current: Surge from waves can be present in shallow areas; Site: Coral reef covered bay, rocky structures and rock walls surround the bay and lead onto a second shallow coral reef and fresh water boulder area, no mooring line
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Ajoy (★4.7)

Ajoy (★4.7)

Location: 7 minutes boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m+; Current: Sometimes Medium current which could offer drift dive; Site: A sloping coral reef which move into boulder formations full of macro life, moving through a riverscape along the island edge onto a shallow reef with huge rock features.
Aqualung
Nayak (★4.3)

Nayak (★4.3)

Dive site: 5 minute boat ride to the southern side of Juara Bay; Depth: 18 meters and there is only a limited; Site is a gentle sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 18 m with some large bouldering coral features and shallow lying rock formations.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Ajoi (★4.1)

Ajoi (★4.1)

Location: 5 minute boat ride from Juara Jetty; Depth: 5-20+m; Current: Small current sometimes present; Site: Gently sloping coral reef to 18m, rock walls and pinnacles located along island side going to depths of 20m, Mooring line.
Mares
Nudi Rock (★4.4)

Nudi Rock (★4.4)

Location: 5 minute boat ride from Juara Jetty; Depth: 5-20+m; Current: Small current sometimes present; Site: Gently sloping coral reef to 18m, rock walls and pinnacles located along island side going to depths of 20m, Mooring line.
Juara Scuba Academy, 26800 Pahang
Lagoon (★4.3)

Lagoon (★4.3)

Location: Shore dive located at the southern point of Juara beach; Depth: 18m; Current: Surge from waves can be present; Site: Sandy bottom bay that leads into a gently sloping coral reef to 18m, large coral boulders and river rock areas
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Juara Bay South (★4.0)

Juara Bay South (★4.0)

Location: Shore dive located at the southern point of Juara beach. Depth: 18m. Current: Surge from waves can be present. Site: Sandy bottom bay that leads into a gently sloping coral reef to 18m, large coral boulders and river rock areas.
Mares
Mentawak (★3.7)

Mentawak (★3.7)

On the South of Juara, it’s a nice and calm bay that can hide from most of the waves, and the view from the bay is definitely a good place to take photos.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
The Aquarium (★4.7)

The Aquarium (★4.7)

Location: In front of Juara Scuba Academy dive center. Can walk straight off the beach and dive into underwater experiences; Depth: 8m; Current: Sometimes mild current; Site: Sandy bottomed bay ranging between 2 - 5 m which moves into shallow fringing reefs.
Mares
Kissing Rock (★4.2)

Kissing Rock (★4.2)

At the centre of Juara Beach, easy to reach and full of coral. Suitable for beginner and easy entry from shore. Mix with sandy bottom and coral base.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Karang Tohor (★4.2)

Karang Tohor (★4.2)

Location: 5 minutes boat ride east of Juara Bay; Depth: 40m; Current: Sometimes stronger current; Site: Large pinnacle rock formation found in the middle of the bay, soft and hard corals at the shallower end 9m-15m, feature walls and large boulders.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Batu Mumbang (★4.5)

Batu Mumbang (★4.5)

Location: Small rock island - 3mins boat drive on the North East point of Juara Bay; Depth18m; Current: Sometimes there is a mild current; Site: Two rocky islands to breach the surface water descending to the sandy bottom bay at 18m. The site has large boulder corals, rocky coral scape, overhangs, and small walls.
Mares
Mumbang Rock (★4.0)

Mumbang Rock (★4.0)

Location: Small rock island - 5 minutes boat drive on the north east point of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m; Current: Sometimes there is a mild current; Two rocky islands to breach the surface water descending to the sandy bottom bay at 18m. The site has large boulder corals, rocky coral scape, overhangs.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Barok (★3.9)

Barok (★3.9)

On the North of Juara Bay, only 2 miniutes from Juara Jetty. On 2022, many new grown coral. Fishes start getting more and more, and the habitat is getting better. Hopefully it will become a better place soon!
Aqualung
Riverview (★3.8)

Riverview (★3.8)

Location: 2 minute boat ride on the North shore of Juara Bay; Depth: 15m; Current: None; Site: a shallow fringing reef leading to a sandy bottom, larger coral formations lead onto the rocky edge of the island
Mares
Ruit (★4.3)

Ruit (★4.3)

Location: 5 minute boat ride to the northern point of Juara Bay; Depth: 20m; Current: Surge can effect shallow areas; Site: Sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 18m which moves onto sandy bottom with spot coral clusters, Some bouldering rock formations and large expanses of monoculture coral composition
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Rinkin (★4.4)

Rinkin (★4.4)

Location: 5 minute boat ride east of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m+; Current: Sometimes mild current; Site: A gradual sandy bottom ranging between 5 - 8 m which moves into a beautiful sloping coral garden combined with a shear rock faced wall which can reach around 18 m.