Pulau Timun - Anchorage details
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Latitude: 06.18.73'N
Longitude: 99.56.76'E
Average Depth: 5 -10m
Best months for anchoring: Dec- April
Not so good: May - Nov.
Description:
Pulau Timun, (not to be confused with P.Tioman off the east coast of Malaysia), is a handy jumping-off spot if you happen to be heading 19 nm to Pulau Payar, or 60 nm to Penang. As it's the most easterly anchorage for Langkawi, it gives you a good head start. Being surrounded by a cluster of islands adds to the calm conditions in most winds, but being close to the open sea, sometimes there's a bit of ground swell to contend with. The water is clean & clear and there is some nice snorkeling to be found close to the shoreline.
The satellite image above shows two choices of ideal anchorages.
NOTE:
There are no shops for provisioning in this location.
HOLDING:
Good holding in firm mud. Not much swinging room.
DANGERS:
No dangers, apart from obvious fringing reef.