Diving in Perhentian Islands

Best Time to Dive in Perhentian Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Perhentian Islands occur in June, averaging 31.2°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.3°C
• February: 28.4°C
• March: 29.1°C
• April: 30.6°C
• May: 31.1°C
• June: 31.2°C
• July: 31.1°C
• August: 30.9°C
• September: 30.8°C
• October: 30.4°C
• November: 29.8°C
• December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Perhentian Islands

Home to 169 recorded species including 105 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Islands has 21 beginner, 6 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Perhentian Islands

Based on average water temperature of 30.0°C, currents 5 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Perhentian Islands

• Pulau Redang Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Perhentian Besar Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Perhentian Kecil Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Lang Tengah Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Kapas Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Susu Dara Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Lima Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Ekor Tebu Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Pinang Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Yu Besar Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Yu Kecil Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Pulau Tenggol Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)
• Rantau Abang Fisheries Prohibited Areas - Fisheries Prohibited Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Pasir Che Keling Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Rantau Abang Turtle Sanctuary - Wildlife Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Tanjung Guntung Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Pinang Seribu Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Tanjung Tukah Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Tiga Ruang Turtle Sanctuary - Turtle Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Pulau Nyireh Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Perhentian Islands - Nearest Airports

• Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), Kota Baharu - 60 km away, approx 80 min travel time
• Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), Ipoh - 238 km away, approx 275 min travel time
• Penang International Airport (PEN), Penang - 284 km away, approx 325 min travel time