Tanjung Basi Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Terengganu Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

50 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Tanjung Basi is a popular dive site located on the Perhentian Islands in Peninsular Malaysia, known for its vibrant marine life and coral reefs. The site offers a mix of shallow and deeper dives, making it suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

Divers can expect to see a variety of coral formations, schools of tropical fish, and possibly larger marine species such as turtles and reef sharks. The underwater topography includes both sandy bottoms and rocky outcrops.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and coral landscapes.

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