Pulau Tenggol travel guide with March to October seasonality and island dive logistics.
Malaysia · Tenggol Island (Pulau Tenggol)
Easy White Rock pinnacle with soft corals and sponges.
Easy White Rock pinnacle with soft corals and sponges.
Tokong Timor (White Rock) is a small rock pinnacle off Pulau Tenggol with soft corals, barrel sponges, and sea fans on a gentle reef profile. Low current and clear water make it a comfortable site for new and experienced divers alike, with damselfish, groupers, stingrays, and occasional larger visitors around the rock.
Safety Notes
Generally low current with visibility up to about 30 m; plan dives within the 21 m max depth.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access from Pulau Tenggol; standard island boat logistics apply.
Legal Notes
Follow Pulau Tenggol marine park rules and avoid disturbing marine life on the reef.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Gentle reef profile with soft corals, barrel sponges, and sea fans; a good choice for newer divers and relaxed guided dives.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; it is better as a relaxed scuba reef dive than a breath-hold stop.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the corals and sponges sit best at diving depths.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Pulau Tenggol travel guide with March to October seasonality and island dive logistics.
General Tenggol guide describing the island as remote with dramatic reefs and rarely visited dive spots.

Sheltered beginner reef for easy scuba and snorkeling laps.

Easy Tenggol shore and night-dive area for macro-focused reef laps.

Sheltered west-side house reef for easy shore and macro dives.