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    Panglima Abu dive site
    Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
    Tanjung Guntung Turtle Sanctuary

    Panglima Abu

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - Panglima Abu offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Panglima Abu sits off the Perhentian Islands, a site we’ve found generally calm and good for relaxed dives. You’ll typically see reef fish flitting through the hard corals and, if you’re lucky, a green turtle munching on the seagrass nearby. It's a comfortable spot for newer divers or those looking for a leisurely second dive of the day.

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    Dive shops near Panglima Abu

    YBD Dive Center

    817m away
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    Quiver Dive Team

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    Ombak Divers

    986m away
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    Panorama Diver

    1km away
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    Turtle Bay Divers

    1km away
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    Matahari Divers

    1km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Panglima Abu

    Panglima Abu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Panglima Abu, 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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