Dive-site story
Also known locally as Tokong Laut, this submerged granite pinnacle rises dramatically from the seafloor northwest of the Perhentian Islands. Currents often wash over the boulder formations, attracting schooling pelagics and dense concentrations of reef fish. Divers spiral around the rock structure, exploring swim-throughs, overhangs draped in sea fans, and crevices sheltered from the flow.
Submerged granite pinnacle structure with diverse coral encrustations and swim-throughs
Frequent encounters with schooling yellowtail barracuda and jacks hovering in open water
Sheltered cracks and crevices harboring resting bamboo sharks and moray eels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The diving season runs during the dry northeast transition; the area is typically closed during the monsoon months from November to February.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownbanded Bamboo SharkChiloscyllium punctatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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