Pulau Redang is a small island surrounded by crystal clear and has various beautiful diving possibilities for the aficionados. You may snorkel around the island as the coral reefs are in good health. The reefs of the redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and 100 species of fish. The best time to visit Redang is between March to September. The Northeast monsoon blows from October to February. Because of this monsoon the underwater world is a lot less beautiful as visibility is bad and there are currents.