

Best for beginner divers, 3-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Melasti Beach in the Bukit Peninsula offers a combination of reef and muck diving accessible via a shore entry. The site features a long reef barrier that creates calm conditions, making it suitable for beginners. Depths range from 3 to 20 metres with an average of 6 metres. Divers can explore sandy patches for macro life, while visibility typically varies between 10 and 25 metres. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, a cafe, and a dive shop. While conditions are generally mild, be aware of the potential for strong currents. Night diving is available at this location.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, brittle stars, crabs, snowflake morays, sea kraits, vagabond butterflyfish, pufferfish, striped eel catfish, triggerfish, moorish idols, flatworms, ocellaris anemonefish, chocolate chip sea stars, and blue-ringed octopuses.
Yes, Melasti Beach is suitable for beginners due to the calm environment created by the reef barrier, though divers should remain aware of the potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 3 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, this is a shore entry site with convenient facilities including parking, toilets, and a rinse station.
Yes, Melasti Beach is well-regarded for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Melasti Beach (Ungasan) in Bukit Peninsula requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Melasti Beach (Ungasan) in Bukit Peninsula. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Melasti Beach (Ungasan) in Bukit Peninsula typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Melasti Beach (Ungasan) in Bukit Peninsula typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.