Dive-site story
Set along a secluded bay on the northern reach of Pulau Perhentian Kecil, this shallow reef features a sandy seabed interspersed with sprawling staghorn thickets and massive boulder corals. The protected cove keeps wave action minimal, making it a reliable training spot and an easy night dive. Divers navigate across sandy channels to spot bottom-dwellers before tracing the perimeter reef where schools of juvenile reef fish gather.
Protected cove offering calm conditions ideal for refresher and night dives
Expansive patches of hard staghorn and pore corals interspersed with sandy bottoms
Frequent sightings of juvenile blacktip reef sharks along the shallow margins
Diverse macro critters including nudibranchs and pipefish hidden among coral rubble
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia experiences the northeast monsoon from November through February, during which resorts and dive centers close.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocellaris ClownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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