Batu Layar
Protected Area
Pulau Perhentian Besar Marine Park
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Batu Layar offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Batu Layar is one of those Perhentian sites that reliably delivers a chill dive. We’ve found the reef slopes gently, offering a relaxed drift along a mix of sand and coral patches. You’ll spot plenty of the usual suspects here: Brown Sandfish doing their thing, occasional Blackfish, and we’ve often seen Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel darting through. Keep an eye out for Stonefish camouflaged on the bottom, too. It’s a good spot for a second dive of the day, or if you’re looking for something calm.
Typical Batu Layar Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Batu Layar
Dive shops near Batu Layar
Perhentian Island Divers
Coral View Dive Center
The Barat Dive Center
Flora Bay Divers
Spice Divers
Cosmic Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Layar
Batu Layar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Layar, 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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