Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
    Pulau Ekor Tebu Marine Park

    Batu Chipor

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Pulau Ekor Tebu Marine Park

    Why dive here

    With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Batu Chipor offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 153+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, August
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Batu Chipor is a solid reef dive in the Perhentians, good for a relaxed current drift. You'll find a healthy mix of hard and soft corals, often with barracuda circling above and plenty of reef fish schooling among the bommies. It's a forgiving site, well-suited for newer divers or anyone looking for an easy second dive. Expect decent visibility most of the year.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Chipor

    Batu Chipor Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Batu Chipor, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    87°F · Range: 29.4–31.2°C

    Current Speed

    6.71 cm/s

    Direction: SE (116.6°)

    Salinity

    31.46 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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