Water Temp Kuantan, Tioman

[Dave1w]

I am going to Kuantan Wreck Area and Tioman this weekend. Being a real warmwater novice, could anyone tell me what the water temp is expected to be?

Would I need my 5 mm one piece, or would I be OK with my 3 mm shorty. Also, is it advisable to wear full coverage on my body (apart from taste reasons!) Are there any nasties that sting etc.?

Cheers
Dave

 

[kirikuru]

3mm shorty is ok for short dives, but if you are diving for days, body might get cold after a few days of repeated dives.

I dive with a 3mm shorty there all the time,but I usually do no more than 2 to 3 dives a day for 3 days.

 

[nivla80]

word kirikuru,

I was recently in Nassau, water was an average of 74 deg f at 100 ft, and i got cold after 2 dives. For the 3rd and 4th of the day, I had to don a 5 mil over my 3 mil... Not fun being cold. The rest of the dive days had me wearing 16 lbs of weight to counter my 8 mil exposure protection. lol.

Same thing when i dove tioman and redang last summer. Bottom tem at 80 ft was around 75 deg f. Started getting chilly after 2 dives in a 3 mil fullsuit, however, it was still manageable for the 3rd dive. Dave1w, i think you would be more comfortable in ur 5 mil, especially if you're diving multiple days, like wat kirikura mentioned.

Good luck and I'm envious! Landlocked in the bitter cold of NY.. GRRRRRR...

 

[Jason Ooi]

I am going to Kuantan Wreck Area and Tioman this weekend. Being a real warmwater novice, could anyone tell me what the water temp is expected to be?

Would I need my 5 mm one piece, or would I be OK with my 3 mm shorty. Also, is it advisable to wear full coverage on my body (apart from taste reasons!) Are there any nasties that sting etc.?

Cheers
Dave

Hi Dave,
I recommend B&J Dive Centre Tioman with full tec facility, if you going for tec penetration 3mm full suit with hood more suitable 5mm too warm.
I did Wreck seven skies before very impressed.
Good dive!
http://www.divetioman.com/wreck_frameset.html

 

[MartianBeerPig]

Water temp is onsistenty 28/29 degrees. I've dived in shorts and a rashie over a weekend without any discomfort - six dives, two days, no problem. You should be pretty right with the 3mm shortie.

Saw a large jelly once.

 

[victor]

I dove tioman with a diveskin.
I suspect a 3mm shorty would be fine.
I don't know how deep you will be and if there is a thermo cline.
If you are planning on decostops then I would take along the 5mm. From what I have read you can get cold even in 80 degree water if you are hannging a a decostop for long enough.

 

[Dave1w]

Thanks, I think i'll probably take both. I have some inbuilt insulation, but the 5mm pulls in the gut better!

Dave

 

[Dave1w]

Well the temp never fluctuated from 28 degrees.... Borrowed a 3 mm shorty and was warm enough, but covered in scratches... And there is always a bloody urchin where you put your hand where you're squeezing through a gap.
Honestly though, this was my first proper warm water trip, and I am blown away by how nice it is.

Dave

 

[victor]

Glad to hear you had a great time.
Who did you dive with?
Where did you stay?
In general what did you think?

There are a couple of people looking at Tioman in the next few weeks who will appreciate your responses.

 

[nizaha]

ALso i can give more information especially about every dive site.. in detail....i live in the island and work with B&J diving centre in for 6 years before i move to Toronto.

cheers

zaha