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Quick access, coral slope, current, visibility and facilities notes.
Paku Kechil
Paku Kechil is a short Redang boat dive with coral and drift sections.
FreedivingScuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner7m - 20m
Reef
A quick boat hop from Long Beach, Paku Kechil is easy to reach and works at either tide, but some sections carry enough current for relaxed drift diving.
About Paku Kechil
Paku Kechil is a close-in Redang reef with a rocky island slope, coral patches and sandy bottom. It is quick to reach from Long Beach, works at either tide and gives divers a mix of coral scenery, drift sections and chances for turtles, rays and reef sharks.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan around the current, keep a drift-friendly mindset and avoid fighting the water along the slope.
Access Restrictions
Best for divers who are comfortable with changing current along the slope; drift timing helps.
Legal Notes
Follow Redang Marine Park rules and any local mooring or boat-lane guidance.
Where Is Paku Kechil?
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Local Intel For Paku Kechil
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Sloping profile from roughly 7–9 m down to about 18–20 m.
Freediving
Freediving works best on calm days along the shallower entry slope, but current sections make it better for confident freedivers.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling works well in the calmer sections near the slope and sandy bottom. Stay aware of current where the reef leans away from shore.
Wildlife at Paku Kechil
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Paku Kechil
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility14m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
