Tanjung Basi
Protected Area
Tiga Ruang Turtle Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - Tanjung Basi offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Tanjung Basi is a straightforward dive, often a choice for beginners or those getting back in the water. You'll likely spot plenty of reef fish here: parrotfish, damselfish, and perhaps a snapper or two hiding in the cracks. It's a nice, relaxed spot to stretch your fins and get comfortable with your buoyancy without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tanjung Basi
Tanjung Basi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tanjung Basi, 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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