Destination-level Redang visibility and current baseline used for conservative ordinary conditions.
Exposed Redang pinnacle with strong current and coral.
Exposed Redang pinnacle with strong current and coral.
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Tanjung Tokong is an exposed Redang pinnacle on a ridge, with a shallow start that drops onto a steeper slope and blue-water edge. Strong current is part of the site's character, and the rocky structure carries healthy coral growth while drawing reef fish, larger schools, and blue-water action.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Entry area described at 5–7 m, sloping down to about 30 m.
Best Season
March to October
Typical Conditions
Exposed pinnacle with strong current and some surface chop at times. Better on calmer days, with the ridge and blue-water edge demanding close buddy spacing.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Exposed site with potentially strong current; plan the dive for conditions and maintain good buoyancy and buddy awareness on the slope into deeper water.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access through a local Redang operator; respect the nearby SEATRU turtle-conservation area and sea state.
Legal Notes
Follow Redang marine park rules and do not attempt shore access through the protected turtle-beach area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow start onto a ridge and deeper slope; current exposure increases as you move into the blue, so plan conservative gas and buoyancy.
Freediving
Advanced only. Use a support plan and choose calm days; the exposed ridge is not a casual breath-hold site.
Snorkeling
Not recommended as a snorkel site. The best structure and fish life sit deeper and the current can run.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Destination-level Redang visibility and current baseline used for conservative ordinary conditions.
Northern Redang dive-site guide; Tanjung Tokong is one of the two most popular northern sites and sits near the protected turtle-beach area.
Tourism Malaysia Redang media info; mentions Tanjung Tokong's fish life and green staghorn corals.
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