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    Batu Layar dive site
    pinnacle
    10-25m
    Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
    Tiga Ruang Turtle Sanctuary

    Batu Layar

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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, August.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 153+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, August
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5617:5712h 1m daylightGolden hour 17:29

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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)

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    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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