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Redang dive-site guide describing Tanjung Tengah as an easy shore-access site in front of Pasir Panjang, commonly used for discovery dives and night dives, and among the island's busiest house reefs.
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Tanjung Tengah
Busy beach-entry house reef with a Shark Bay nursery area.
Central Pasir Panjang house reef for easy shore dives, snorkelling, and night entries; stay inside the markers and expect heavy traffic in peak season.
About Tanjung Tengah
Tanjung Tengah is the central house reef off Pasir Panjang on Redang, where a long sandy beach lets divers and snorkellers wade straight into a shallow reef used for easy shore dives, discovery sessions, night entries, and casual reef laps. The southern side is widely known as Shark Bay because juvenile blacktip reef sharks use the shallows, and the reef also turns up barracuda, turtles, rays, squid, and common reef fish close to shore. Because it is one of the easiest reefs to reach on the island, it is also one of the busiest. Stay inside the marked reef area, watch for boats outside the swim line, and use careful buoyancy over the very shallow coral near shore.
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Research Estimate At Tanjung Tengah
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessEasy entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentLight current
Where Is Tanjung Tengah?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Tanjung Tengah Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 15m
Depth Note
Public descriptions consistently frame Tanjung Tengah as a shallow house reef used for snorkelling, discovery dives, and night beach dives.
Best Season
March to October is the normal visiting season, with the calmest holiday conditions usually inside that window. March and October can be choppier near the monsoon shoulders, and most resorts close from November through February.
Typical Conditions
Expect a shallow beach-entry reef with easy surface access, busy in-water traffic around Pasir Panjang, and more comfortable sea states in the settled season than near the monsoon edges.
Safety & Access At Tanjung Tengah
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
A mooring line separates the reef areas from the boat lane; stay clear of the boat lane.
Access Restrictions
Do not snorkel or dive beyond the white markers because boats run outside the reef line, and there are no lifeguards supervising the house reef.
Legal Notes
Redang sits inside a protected marine park. Do not collect coral, shells, fish, or other marine life, and do not anchor or attach lines onto coral or submerged reef structure.
Local Intel For Tanjung Tengah
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Tanjung Tengah is commonly used for easy shore dives, introductory sessions, and night dives from the beach rather than for long navigation or current-driven profiles.
Freediving
Listed as suitable for freediving.
Snorkeling
This is one of Redang's easiest snorkel reefs, with shallow coral close to the beach and the Shark Bay side especially popular for blacktip nursery sightings. Stay inside the white markers because boats travel outside them.
Wildlife at Tanjung Tengah
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tanjung Tengah
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tanjung Tengah
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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