Seasonality and boat-access context.
Malaysia · Perhentian Islands
Batu Tabir is a current-zone Perhentian pinnacle with boulders and stingrays.
Batu Tabir is a current-zone Perhentian pinnacle with boulders and stingrays.
Batu Tabir is a current-zone pinnacle on Perhentian Kecil north of Tanjung Butong, with a shallow top and a boulder base. The dive works as a controlled boat drop onto the structure, then a careful pass over the rocks and coral-fringed edges. Marble and Jenkins stingrays are the signature sightings, alongside other bottom dwellers, whip corals, and small sea fans. It suits divers who are comfortable managing current and staying close to the rock line.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for current-driven diving conditions and use appropriate current procedures.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access is the practical setup, and current timing matters when planning the drop and pickup.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park rules and the boat briefing for the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Underwater pinnacle dive with the pinnacle top around 5 m and boulders at the base; affected by current.
Freediving
Only experienced freedivers should consider it, and only on a calm day with operator support.
Snorkeling
The shallow top is there, but the current-zone setting makes Batu Tabir much better as a scuba dive than a casual snorkel stop.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Seasonality and boat-access context.
Island transport, marine-park, and facilities context.


Perhentian reef dive with boulders, whiprays, and good coral.

Boulder-and-sand ray site off northern Perhentian Kecil.