Tanjung Bira
Also known as: Bira Bay
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- NudibranchLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - Bira's white-sand bay and house-reef areas are commonly snorkeled and are a popular beach destination in their own right
Safety notes
Variable currents, boat traffic (popular tourist beach/harbour), cone shells (Conus geographus) reported on nearby night-dive sites
Permits & fees
No dedicated marine-park fee documented for Tanjung Bira itself; standard resort/operator dive fees apply - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Bira
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.