Holy Sand
Protected Area
Pulau Perhentian Kecil Marine Park
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Holy Sand offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Holy Sand is exactly what it sounds like, a large expanse of sand. Dropping to a maximum of 22m, this isn't a site for big coral action. Instead, we typically spend our time here searching for creatures like blue-spotted rays, often partially buried, or the occasional cuttlefish gliding by. It’s a great spot for newer divers to practice buoyancy over a forgiving bottom and for macro enthusiasts to hunt for smaller, camouflaged residents.
Typical Holy Sand Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Holy Sand
Holy Sand Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Holy Sand, 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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