Tanjung Butong
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 - Tanjung Butong offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Tanjung Butong sits on the edge of the Perhentian Besar, a handy spot for a quick dive. It’s a gentle slope, mostly rubble and small corals, not a showstopper but reliable for finding some interesting macro. We've often found nudibranchs here, along with the usual reef fish like parrotfish and triggerfish. It’s a good choice for newer divers looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents.
Typical Tanjung Butong Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tanjung Butong
Tanjung Butong Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tanjung Butong, 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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