

Best for beginner divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Tanjung Butong is a boat-access reef and drift site located off Pulau Redang. The topography consists of rock structures and coral, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres and an average depth of 14 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring divers to plan for drift conditions. Divers should exercise caution around sharp coral and remain aware of surface boat traffic. This site is suitable for beginners, though the depth range requires careful monitoring of nitrogen levels and buoyancy. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes in water temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius.
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Because currents can pick up without much warning, plan your dive to move with any drift rather than fighting it, and discuss the exit plan with your boat crew before you enter. Check locally for up-to-date conditions and available facilities before heading out.
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Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be comfortable with reef navigation and monitoring their depth.
Access to Tanjung Butong is by boat only; ensure you discuss your exit plan with the boat crew before entering the water.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Hazards include decompression risks, nitrogen narcosis at deeper levels, sharp coral, and strong currents. Always watch for incoming boat traffic when at the surface.
The site is primarily a dive location; boat access is required and the depth range is better suited for scuba diving.
Diving at Tanjung Butong in Perhentian Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tanjung Butong in Perhentian Islands. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Tanjung Butong in Perhentian Islands are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tanjung Butong in Perhentian Islands typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tanjung Butong in Perhentian Islands typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.