Batu Kuching
Protected Area
Pulau Lang Tengah Marine Park
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Batu Kuching offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Batu Kuching, or "Cat Rock" as some call it, sits off the Perhentian Islands and offers a relaxed dive, perfect for those new to the area. Dropping to a gentle 19 meters, it's pretty forgiving. We often find juvenile reef sharks tucked under the coral heads here, along with the usual suspects like parrotfish and schools of fusiliers. It’s a comfortable site for new divers finding their fins or anyone wanting a chill afternoon dive without too much fuss.
Typical Batu Kuching Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Batu Kuching
Dive shops near Batu Kuching
Diving Center PADI
The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort
Laguna Dive Centre
DM Scuba Dive Team
Flora Bay Divers
Dive Buddy Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Kuching
Batu Kuching Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Kuching, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.89°C
88°F
Current Speed
3.16 cm/s
Direction: E (71.6°)
Salinity
31.75 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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