Seasonal variation of South China Sea physical characteristics off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia from 2002–2010 datasets

This study is based on physical oceanographic dataset compilation along the east coast of peninsular Malaysia between 2002 and 2010. Data distribution lies mostly in the months of MarchiApril and September/October, which representing post northeast monsoon and southwest monsoon season accordingly. Composite analysis was conducted and hydrographic condition shows that characteristics during the two specific period differ. Meanwhile, current circulation flow in opposite direction; southward during post monsoon and northward during southwest monsoon. The differences of the sea physical characteristics between the two periods provide a fresh observation toward the region where regional understanding on seasonality is poorly understood.