Tiga Ruang
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 - Tiga Ruang offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.
Tiga Ruang is a reliable Perhentian spot, often picked for its generally calm conditions. We've typically found it an easy dive, good for getting back into the swing of things or for newer divers. The reef here hosts a decent mix of creatures: we’ve regularly seen green turtles grazing, and there's a fair chance of spotting a blackfish or even a narrow-barred Spanish mackerel zipping past. Look closely among the honeycomb and branch corals, and you might spot a colorful bicolor nudibranch or a well-camouflaged stonefish. It’s a comfortable dive, not dramatic, but consistently enjoyable for its relaxed pace and steady marine life.
Typical Tiga Ruang 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 Tiga Ruang
Tiga Ruang Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tiga Ruang, 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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