Skip to content
OpenWaterAtlas
Scuba diver exploring the deep blue sea with scuba gear underwater, capturing adventure.
📷 Zlatin Georgiev · Pexels

T3

T3 is a year-round dive site in Malaysia with an active community and growing video documentation.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Shore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round

Top operators here

See all operators ↓

Map

This spot Operators Airport Nearby spots
© OpenStreetMap · CARTO
Open in Google Maps

Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
11.3 kn
Wave
0.22 m
Water
30.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (24%)
Now: SSE (149°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.22m

Next: High at 03:00 (+1.27m)

+1.5 m+0.3 m
▲ 03:00 · +1.27m ▼ 17:00 · +0.25m ▲ 04:00 · +1.32m ▼ 19:00 · +0.29m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV1.6 · low Air PM2.510 · good 06:59 19:06
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 14.3 0.38 2 2mm
09-20 9.7 0.28 9 15mm
09-21 8.4 0.18 5 4mm
09-22 6.8 0.14 9 3mm
09-23 8.9 0.1 8 19mm
09-24 7.4 0.16 7 0mm
09-25 9.3 0.3 8 3mm

About this spot

T3 is a Malaysian dive destination accessible throughout the year. The site has attracted enough interest to generate three community videos, indicating regular visitation and documented dives. While detailed specifications like depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not yet compiled, the year-round availability suggests stable diving conditions across seasons. The site operates outside a marine protected area, which may mean fewer access restrictions but also potentially less active conservation management. Community engagement through video content suggests T3 draws divers seeking to document and share their experience. Local knowledge from past visitors represents the strongest resource for planning a dive here. T3 remains an under-catalogued spot in Malaysia's dive landscape, making it suitable for divers comfortable with limited pre-trip data and willing to rely on community reports. The three available videos offer the best insight into current conditions, marine life encounters, and site layout before committing to a visit.

📖 Guide: Diving in Malaysia: 42 Sites from Sipadan to Redang

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 10399km · ~2392kg · €43

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 60/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 11h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive T3?

T3 is diveable year-round, meaning conditions remain stable enough for diving across all months. Local video documentation suggests consistent visitation, but seasonal variations in weather or visibility have not been formally catalogued. Check current community videos for the most recent conditions.

What depth and difficulty level is T3?

Specific depth and difficulty data for T3 are not documented in available records. Review the three community videos to assess site features, bottom composition, and apparent skill requirements based on what others have dived.

What marine life will I see at T3?

No formal species observations have been compiled for T3. Community videos are your best resource to see what marine life divers have encountered. Check the video descriptions and comments for recent sightings and wildlife notes.

Are permits or special access required for T3?

T3 is not within a marine protected area, which typically means fewer permit restrictions. However, you should confirm current local regulations and any boat operator requirements with dive operators or local authorities before planning your trip.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Verified marine species observations

1 records · 1 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
29 Jun 2025
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Beauty of T3 Dive Site Perhentian Island with Octo Diver

Octo Diver Dive Centre

3 Popular Scuba Dive Spots Perhentian Islands Malaysia 4K

Get Lost Travelin'

Diving Terumbu Tiga (T3), Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

Rems Production

Nearby spots

Tiga Ruang Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Tiga Ruang

Tiga Ruang is a year-round dive destination in Malaysia offering accessible underwater exploration with a growing video community.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
Blue Lagoon Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Blue Lagoon

Year-round diving at Malaysia's Blue Lagoon with consistent access and active community content.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
Kapal Polis Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Kapal Polis

Kapal Polis is a year-round dive destination near Pasir Tiga Ruang in Malaysia, accessible to divers of all levels.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

Similar spots

Same activity, shared marine species or similar profile.

Shark Point Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Shark Point

Shark Point near Pasir Jong offers year-round diving in Malaysian waters, known locally as a reliable dive destination.

Batu Layar Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Batu Layar

Batu Layar is a dive site near Malaysia's Perhentian Islands, accessible year-round with a growing community of divers sharing their underwater experiences.

Beginner
K.K Bay Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

K.K Bay

K.K Bay offers year-round diving in Malaysia with accessible underwater terrain and a growing community presence.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
D'Lagoon Malaysia Diving
🇲🇾 Malaysia

D'Lagoon

D'Lagoon is a year-round dive destination in Malaysia with access to coral reefs and marine habitats. Community-documented site with growing video resources.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

Suggest an operator

Know a great dive shop, kite school, or local guide at this spot? Tell us — we'll review and add it.

Up to 500 characters
Plan
View →