Malaysia in October/November

[Katja]

Hi,

I'm considering going to Sipidan and Tioman to do some diving in October/November. Do any of you know how the weather is around this time?

 

[tzeyap]

Hi Katja,

Sipadan is good all year round. For Tioman, the monsoon will start blowing in November and definitely not recommended after 1st week of November. To be safe, I will suggest that if you want to dive tioman, plan for early October.

 

[malaysia-islands]

October might be pushing it to the limit in Tioman, but heard of great diving during that time though. November for Tioman, for me, is a no.

My recent dives at Tioman were fabulous. The dive site at Chebeh Island was amazing, comparable to Menjangan (Bali) in terms of the variety of colorful seafans.

Did 3 dives in Sipadan last March, was quite good, a lot of things to see. I've posted some photos somewhere in this forum. Go look it up.

Have fun!

 

[Batfish]

Hi Katja,

Sipadan is good in October/November. It's not peak season, not so crowded, weather should be OK. Enjoy!

Sipadan Dive Sites

 

[manta~ray]

Nice pic malaysia-island!! What brand and model of camera are u using? do you also use external strobe??

I agreed with malaysia-island.. October till Feb not a good month for diving in Tioman.

 

[malaysia-islands]

Nice pic malaysia-island!! What brand and model of camera are u using? do you also use external strobe??

I agreed with malaysia-island.. October till Feb not a good month for diving in Tioman.

*Laughing* no manta ray, no strobe, it was Canon A70 without flash, just natural light. As long as I keep my hand steady

 

[falloutx]

*Laughing* no manta ray, no strobe, it was Canon A70 without flash, just natural light. As long as I keep my hand steady

Great skills and steady hands