Teluk Dalam
Redang Island · Malaysia
Teluk Dalam is Redang's premier macro site, a sheltered bay where seagrass meadows meet coral rubble slopes to create a rich mosaic of microhabitats that harbour some of the rarest small creatures in the South China Sea. Seahorses anchor themselves to sea whips in the shallows while ornate ghost pipefish drift invisibly among crinoids, and tiny nudibranchs in electric colours crawl across every available surface. The calm conditions and gentle depth profile make this an ideal site for underwater photographers and those who prefer to move slowly and see everything.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
18 to 28 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Ocellaris Anemonefish
Last confirmed Aug 19, 2025 · 7 records
Very likely
Most dives
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jun 15, 2026 · 14 records
Very likely
Most dives
Scissortail Sergeant
Last confirmed Jun 29, 2025 · 7 records
Very likely
Most dives
Varicose Wart Slug
Last confirmed Jun 17, 2026 · 12 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Moon Wrasse
Last confirmed May 5, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Thorny Seahorse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Nudibranch (Chromodoris)
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear