Dive-site story
Located off the northern headland of Long Beach on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Batu Nisan features a gentle underwater landscape composed of granite boulders scattered over white sand. The sheltered position keeps water movement minimal on most days, making it a staple site for training courses and relaxed daytime or night exploration.
Granite boulder formations draped with hard corals and sea anemones
Sandy bottom patches hosting sleeping rays and macro critters
Calm, protected waters suitable for navigation and buoyancy practice
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dive operators on the Perhentian Islands close during the northeast monsoon when heavy seas prevent boat operations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocellaris clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow-spotted morayGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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