Where is it: Peninsular Malaysia’s West Coast
Number of Dive Sites: 10
Type of Diving: Guided – boat, deep, drift diving
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Main Diving Attraction: Seahorses, schooling tropical fishes (barracudas, batfish, trevally), mimic octopus.
Average Water Temperature: 27°C (80.6°F) to 32°C (89.6°F)
Seasonality: All year round
* Insider tip: Avoid going during the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival” (9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar) due to ‘customary’ raining weather.
Typical Visibility: 5m (16ft) to 15m (49ft)
General Current Conditions: Mild to Strong, depending on dive sites
Family / Non-Diver Friendly: Yes
Availability of Other Leisure Activities: Snorkelling, Fishing
Availability of ATM / Foreign Exchange Bureau: Yes (located on mainland)
Availability of Medical Facility: Yes (located on mainland)
Availability of Other Facilities: Yes (located on mainland)