Batu Layar
Protected Area
Tiga Ruang Turtle Sanctuary
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, off the Perhentian Islands, is one of those easy-going boat dives that just ticks the boxes. You'll find yourself drifting past bommies covered in soft corals, often seeing a few reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. It's a great spot for newer divers looking to build confidence without strong currents, or for anyone wanting a relaxed dive with a good chance of spotting turtles and barracudas.
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
Oh Lala 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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