Redang - Tanjung Lebah - Perhentian Islands

Tanjung Lebah is one of those spots we always try to hit when we're in the Perhentians. It’s not always busy, sometimes we’ve had the entire site to ourselves, which is a real bonus in this region. The site itself is a gentle slope, starting shallow and easing down to about 18 meters, so it’s pretty forgiving. We’ve found the currents here are usually mild, though a brisk tide can pick things up a bit, especially around the point. What we really love about Tanjung Lebah is the coral topography. You get some impressive formations of staghorn and branching sandpaper coral, making for some interesting swim-throughs if you know where to look. We often spot big schools of yellowstripe scad darting through the coral heads, and the occasional blackfish will cruise by. Keep an eye out for pale-edged stingrays in the sand patches, too. We’ve had a few good sightings there over the years. This site is great for divers who enjoy taking their time, exploring the nooks, and don't feel the need for big pelagics on every dive. It's a proper reef dive, in the best sense.

Location
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.785254, 102.988520

Marine Protected Area: Pasir Che Keling Turtle Sanctuary

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Perhentian Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Redang - Tanjung Lebah

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Redang - Tanjung Lebah

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