Site-specific entry for D'Lagoon / Teluk Kerma.
Sheltered Perhentian shore dive with coral, boulders, and easy beginner access.
Sheltered Perhentian shore dive with coral, boulders, and easy beginner access.
Shallow Perhentian shore dive at D'Lagoon / Teluk Kerma on the north side of Perhentian Kecil. The reef begins from the shoreline, mixes coral with boulders and sand, and stays easy enough for relaxed training, macro photography, and slow reef exploration. Plan around the April-to-October dive season, when the islands are active and the water is usually clearest.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Reef starts at the shoreline and transitions to sandy bottom around 12m.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay conditions with gentle water movement, clear but variable visibility, and a shallow reef that transitions into sand.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for boats near the bay entrance, keep clear of coral and boulders, and expect calmer conditions in the main lagoon.
Access Restrictions
Use the beach entry and follow the local dive-center briefing. The site works best as a managed shore entry rather than an unsupervised cut-through.
Legal Notes
Stay within the bay and respect reef etiquette and resort instructions. The site is tied to the D'Lagoon / Teluk Kerma frontage.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Commonly used as a training site for novice divers; shallow profile to about 12 m max.
Freediving
The shallow reef and calm bay can work for relaxed freediving practice, but the site is mainly used for scuba and beginner training.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works well in the bay's shallows where the reef starts from shore.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Site-specific entry for D'Lagoon / Teluk Kerma.
Resort and dive-center page for Teluk Kerma / D'Lagoon.
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