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    Pasir Muck Dive dive site
    muck
    5-15m
    Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
    Pulau Perhentian Kecil Marine Park

    Pasir Muck Dive

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - Pasir Muck Dive offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest muck 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
    CharacterMuck dive · max 5-15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pasir Muck Dive in the Perhentians isn't about big corals or pelagics. This site is exactly what the name suggests: a sandy, silty bottom where you slow down and look for the small stuff. We've often found frogfish here, along with various pipefish and nudibranchs blending into the substrate. It's a dive for photographers and macro enthusiasts who enjoy a deliberate, unhurried search.

    Typical Pasir Muck Dive Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m 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 Pasir Muck Dive

    Pasir Muck Dive Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pasir Muck Dive, 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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