Langkawi Scuba - Perhentian Islands

Langkawi Scuba, located in the Perhentian Islands, is a straightforward operation for divers looking to explore the local reefs. They run daily trips to popular spots like Tokong Laut and Sugar Wreck. If you're staying on Perhentian Besar and want convenient boat access to the island's many dive sites, this centre makes sense. Expect a no-frills approach focused purely on getting you wet.

Location
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
6.294282, 99.724180

Dive Sites Near Langkawi Scuba

Langkawi Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Perhentian Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Perhentian Islands

Best Time to Dive in Perhentian Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Perhentian Islands occur in June, averaging 31.2°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.4°C
  • March: 29.1°C
  • April: 30.6°C
  • May: 31.1°C
  • June: 31.2°C
  • July: 31.1°C
  • August: 30.9°C
  • September: 30.8°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 29.8°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Perhentian Islands

Home to 169 recorded species including 105 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Perhentian Islands

Based on average water temperature of 30.0°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories