Karang Selat
Protected Area
Tanjung Guntung Turtle Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Karang Selat offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Karang Selat, on the Perhentian Islands, is a solid intermediate dive, generally staying around the 20-meter mark. We've found it a good spot for a relaxed drift when the current picks up a bit, letting you glide over the sandy patches interspersed with coral bommies. Keep an eye out for the usual reef suspects here – we often see schools of yellow-tailed snappers, and occasionally a passing turtle or two. It’s a pleasant enough dive if you're looking for something calm, but don't expect it to blow your fins off.
Typical Karang Selat 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Oh Lala Divers
YBD Dive Center
Panorama Diver
Turtle Bay Divers
Lekker Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karang Selat
Karang Selat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karang Selat, 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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