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, August.
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.
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Perhentian Island Divers
Coral View Dive Center
The Barat Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Batu Layar
Batu Layar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Batu Layar, 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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