Batu Kapal
Protected Area
Tanjung Tukah Turtle Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Batu Kapal offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Batu Kapal, or 'Ship Rock', gets its name from that main pinnacle, which really does look like a ship breaking the surface. It’s off the northwest of Pulau Pisang, and we’ve always found it a solid, easy dive. The main draw here is the topography itself, a series of pinnacles dropping to 18 metres, with some nice walls on the west and north sides. Look closely at those walls for enormous gorgonian fans and some truly massive barrel sponges. It’s a great spot for beginners, with generally mild currents, and you'll often find a decent variety of reef fish darting between the rocks.
Typical Batu Kapal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Flora Bay Divers
Dive Buddy Dive Center
Cosmic Divers
The Barat Dive Center
Perhentian Island Divers
Coral View Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Kapal
Batu Kapal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Kapal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)
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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