Diving in Malacca Strait
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Malacca Strait's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Malacca Strait, ecoregion. This region features 21 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Malacca Strait has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
🏛️ Marine Hierarchy
🌍 Associated Countries
Countries in Malacca Strait (4)
Popular Spots in Malacca Strait (21)
Bukit Kiara Club Pool
Bukit Kiara Club Pool is situated northwest of the Kuala Lumpur city center. This facility features a pool with a maximum depth of 4.5 meters, making it suitable for both novice and experienced divers. It serves as a location for various diving programs, including training courses and skill refreshers. The pool is equipped with amenities such as toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a restaurant, and is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a comfortable environment for divers.
Divercity Pool
Divercity Pool is an indoor facility located in Sungai Buloh/Kepong, Selangor, featuring two swimming pools with depths of 1.3 meters and 3 meters. The pools are equipped with anti-slip matting and pool ladders for safety. Additionally, there are changing rooms available that provide hot water, making it a convenient location for divers and swimmers alike.
Eastern Lagoon, Lazarus Island
Eastern Lagoon at Lazarus Island is located south of Singapore and is accessible via a shore entry. The dive site features a sandy bottom that extends to a submerged concrete breaker at a depth of approximately 14 meters. Beyond this breaker, the conditions become silty. Divers can expect to see a few nudibranchs along the breaker, making it a notable spot for marine life observation. This site is also frequently chosen for clean-up dives due to the accumulation of debris from boating activities.
Jong South
Jong South is located at Pulau Jong, a small rock island surrounded by a diverse reef ecosystem. The northwestern side features depths exceeding 45 meters, while the southern slope levels off between 15 and 18 meters. Divers should utilize the buoy line on the southern side to descend to the slope at depths of 15 to 17 meters. The site is rich in soft corals above 12 meters. Macro life is abundant, with species such as Phyllodesmium serratum, Hypselodoris bullocki, and various phyllidia present. Additionally, large reef cuttlefish can be observed in shallower areas, where they are known to deposit their eggs.
Marina at Keppel Bay - City Reef
Marina at Keppel Bay - City Reef offers a unique diving experience with its open concept design, allowing tidal flow throughout the marina. This site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Divers can explore a variety of marine life, including rare sightings of lionfish, numerous seahorses, blue spotted rays, and large lobsters. The reef structure supports a diverse ecosystem, making it an interesting location for underwater exploration.
National Aquatic Center
The National Aquatic Center, located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, serves as a controlled indoor dive site ideal for scuba training and recreation. It features a diving pool equipped with a tower and an Olympic-sized swimming pool, providing a consistent environment with warm, clear water. This venue is particularly suited for divers seeking a stable setting for skill development and practice.
Payar Island House Reef
The Payar Island House Reef is situated directly off the main beach of Pulau Payar. This site is characterized by a variety of reef fish and a notable presence of juvenile blacktip sharks. The coral formations consist of clusters of hard corals thriving within the protected bay. Under the Marine Park Jetty, schools of fusiliers can be observed, providing an interesting visual experience. Additionally, groupers and other bottom-dwelling species can be found resting on the seafloor, waiting for potential prey.
Pempang Tengah South
Pempang Tengah South is located at the southern section of a submerged reef situated west of Pulau Hantu. The reef descends to a sandy bottom at depths of 12 to 15 meters. The site is best explored during periods of minimal current flow. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 5 meters, with water temperatures between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. The flat seabed provides habitats for various nudibranch species, gobies, and smaller reef fish, while the reef slope is home to a greater diversity of marine life.
PJ Palm Pool
PJ Palm Pool is situated in the center of Petaling Jaya and is part of the PJ Palm Sport Center, which has been a public swimming facility for many years. The pool measures 50 meters in length, with a depth ranging from 1.2 meters at the shallow end to 3.5 meters at the deep end. This site is frequently utilized for scuba diving, freediving, and mermaid training due to its controlled environment and depth suitability.
Pulau Hantu North Jetty
Pulau Hantu North Jetty is located approximately 45 minutes by boat from West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay. The site features a fringing reef with a reef flat situated between the jetty and the island. Divers can enter the water directly from the jetty or explore the nearby island reef. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 5 meters throughout the year, with water temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. The area is home to a diverse range of marine life, including various hard and soft corals, nudibranchs, silver moonies, pufferfish, and tiger tail seahorses.
Pulau Hantu Nudi Garden
Pulau Hantu Nudi Garden is located approximately 5 minutes southeast of Pulau Hantu North Jetty and is accessible by boat from Marina at Keppel Bay, taking about 45 minutes. This dive site is known for its diverse marine life, particularly an abundance of nudibranchs. Divers may also encounter whip corals, hawksbill turtles, and copperband butterflyfish. The underwater landscape features both soft and hard corals, making it a rich environment for exploration.
Pulau Hantu West
Pulau Hantu West is located approximately 45 minutes from the West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay. This dive site features a flat sandy bottom, making it accessible for divers of all experience levels. It is situated near Hantu North Jetty. Marine life commonly observed here includes the Shaun the Sheep nudibranch, hawksbill turtles, various species of butterflyfish, false clownfish, false scorpionfish, and flatworms.
Pulau Jong North
Pulau Jong North is located approximately 3.5 nautical miles from the mainland of Singapore. The site features a small rocky island that rises about 60 meters in height at its northern end, with a submerged rocky reef extending 400 meters southward, leading to the Jong cardinal beacon. Divers can explore a sloping reef adorned with sea fan corals and encounter marine life such as turtles and juvenile blacktip reef sharks. The area is also home to various sea sponges and a diverse range of reef fish.
Pulau Jong South
Pulau Jong South is a small rock island surrounded by a diverse reef ecosystem. The northwestern side features depths exceeding 45 meters, while the southern slope levels off between 15 and 18 meters. The area above 12 meters is abundant with soft corals. Divers should utilize the buoy line on the southern side to descend to the slope's edge at depths of 15 to 17 meters. The site is known for its macro life, including species such as Phyllodesmium serratum and Hypselodoris bullocki, along with various phyllidia. Additionally, large reef cuttlefish can be observed in shallower areas where they lay their eggs.
Pulau Salu West
Pulau Salu West is a small island located south of Singapore, situated within the RSAF Live Firing Template. Divers must obtain special clearance to access this site, and entry into the live firing area without written permission is prohibited. The reef at this location gradually slopes down to a depth of 17 meters. Visibility typically ranges from 2 to 5 meters throughout the year. Water temperatures are generally between 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, with cooler conditions occurring in November and December, which is when a variety of nudibranchs and other small marine creatures can be observed.
Raffles Light House West
Raffles Light House is situated on Pulau Satumu, the southernmost island of Singapore. Access to the island requires a special permit due to its location within the RSAF Live Firing area, and entry without written approval is prohibited. The dive site features a western slope that descends beyond 20 meters, while the eastern side is exposed to currents. Divers can explore various abandoned structures, including I-beams and concrete pillars from a collapsed jetty, which provide unique underwater features.
Scuba G Pool
Scuba G Pool is a private saltwater pool located at Jalan Gasing. The dimensions of the pool are 5 meters in width and 10 meters in length, featuring a shallow area at 1.2 meters and a deeper section reaching 1.8 meters. This facility is suitable for entry-level courses in Mermaid, Freediving, and Scuba, with the saltwater composition being gentle on sensitive eyes. The pool also includes a refreshment area alongside for convenience.
Semakau Fish Farm
Semakau Fish Farm consists of several fish pens primarily housing Barramundi fish. These netted structures are secured to a sandy substrate at depths ranging from 18 to 22 meters. Over time, coral and other marine growth have developed on the supporting poles. The regular feeding of the fish has attracted various species, including large numbers of Milkfish and Batfish that can be seen around the pens. Additionally, seahorses can often be found clinging to the structures.
Semakau West
Semakau West is located on the western reef of Semakau Island, which is now connected to Pulau Sakeng through land reclamation. The dive site features a long, gradual slope extending approximately 200-300 meters west from the island. The bottom composition is primarily sandy and silty, with notable occurrences of Giant hydroids, including Doto sp. (commonly known as kissing doto), which can be found in both pink and yellow varieties. Water temperatures range from 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, and visibility typically varies between 3 to 5 meters.
Shah Alam National Sports Complex Panasonic
The Shah Alam National Sports Complex Panasonic features an indoor diving environment ideal for training and recreational activities. The facility includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a maximum depth of 2 meters, providing warm and clear water conditions. This controlled setting allows divers to practice skills and enjoy scuba diving in a safe atmosphere. The site is categorized as both an indoor and training pool, making it suitable for various levels of divers.
The Campus Pool
The Campus Pool is a 25-meter-long facility featuring six lanes with a depth ranging from one to three meters. This pool utilizes filtered water, ensuring a clean environment for divers. It provides easy shore access, making it convenient for users. The site is suitable for both novice and experienced divers or freedivers looking to test new gear, refine their skills, or conduct refresher sessions prior to upcoming diving excursions.