Malaysia
Mataking
Mataking in Malaysia is organized on WhereDive as a practical diving destination page. It is designed to help divers compare season, difficulty, current, visibility, and travel logistics before choosing specific dive operators or underwater sites.
For trip planning, Mataking is most relevant to divers interested in wreck diving, with likely highlights including reef fish and schooling fish. The baseline difficulty is OW and above; OW divers should prioritize shallow, low-current guided dives, while AOW and experienced divers can evaluate boat dives, drift conditions, or deeper profiles where available.
Best season
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Suitable levels
OW divers / Beginner divers / Underwater photographers
Dive sites
6
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Recommended level
OW
Current
Calm
Mataking Diving Overview
The best months to consider are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Visibility varies with season, tide, and rainfall, and the current is best treated as calm. The reference page surfaces about 6 underwater site leads, so final dive plans should still be checked against recent sea conditions, operator briefings, marine park rules, and logged-dive requirements.
Best for
Highlights
- • Mataking, Malaysia destination page for season and level planning
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Best for: wreck diving
- • Likely highlights: reef fish and schooling fish
- • Difficulty reference: OW and above; current reference: calm
What this page helps you decide
Use this page to decide whether Mataking fits your certification level, travel months, marine-life goals, and liveaboard or resort planning style.
Season & Conditions
Prioritize Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Nov, Dec, so keep schedule flexibility.
Travel Planning
- • For Mataking, confirm the nearest airport, harbor, boat time, and transfer window before booking dives or liveaboards.
- • Reference transport notes suggest combining land and boat transfers; always check current schedules and weather notices.
Dive types
Marine life
Dive sites in this destination
Coral Garden
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
D'wall
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Garden Of Eden
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
House Reef
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Shipwreck Post
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Turtle Playground
Malaysia / Mataking
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- • Mataking dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 5-30 m
Suggested itinerary
Plan 3 to 5 dive days, starting with a check dive before choosing signature Mataking sites based on conditions. For liveaboards, confirm route and seasonal marine-life targets.
Getting there
Current transport guidance: confirm nearest airport, harbor transfer, boat time, and weather cancellation policy before booking.
FAQ
Is Mataking suitable for OW divers? +
Mataking has OW-friendly options, but each site, daily conditions, and operator requirements should be checked.
What is the best season for Mataking? +
Prioritize Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Nov, Dec, so keep schedule flexibility.
What type of diving is Mataking known for? +
Mataking is relevant for Wreck.
Is Mataking good for photographers? +
Yes, the destination includes wide-angle or macro-friendly dive themes.