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Coral Garden

Malaysia / Mataking

Coral Garden is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Mataking, Malaysia. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat or shore dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and wall diving, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Coral Garden dive site visual

Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Medium

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience No

Highlights

  • • Mataking dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 6-18 m
  • • Entry: boat or shore dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Coral Garden by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coral

Dive types

ReefWall

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as medium, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
  • • boat or shore dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
  • • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
  • • Entry type: Boat / shore.
  • • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

Map and coordinates

Coral Garden

4.560, 118.945

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Coral Garden is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for Coral Garden are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.