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Batu Ferringhi

North-East, Penang, Malaysia

Batu Ferringhi 5 photos

  • 34 Sunset at Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang, Malaysia

    34 Sunset at Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang, Malaysia. Marek Ślusarczyk ( Tupungato ) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0. Source

  • 33 Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang, Malaysia

    33 Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang, Malaysia. Marek Ślusarczyk ( Tupungato ) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0. Source

  • Sunset over the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang - 53830036356

    Sunset over the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang - 53830036356. philip.mallis, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

  • Sunset over the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang - 53830370139

    Sunset over the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang - 53830370139. philip.mallis, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

  • Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang 2023

    Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang 2023. HundenvonPenang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source

Today at a glance

Calmest: 5 pm to sunset, sunset 7:02 pm
8 am
4.7
4 km/h2 mph wind, Fair
9 am
3.5
10 km/h6 mph wind, Poor
10 am
3.5
7 km/h4 mph wind, Poor
11 am
3.5
4 km/h3 mph wind, Poor
12 pm
4.1
6 km/h4 mph wind, Fair
1 pm
4.1
4 km/h2 mph wind, Fair
2 pm
4.1
5 km/h3 mph wind, Fair
Now
4.3
8 km/h5 mph wind, Fair
4 pm
4.6
7 km/h4 mph wind, Fair
5 pm
4.1
7 km/h4 mph wind, Fair
6 pm
4.9
5 km/h3 mph wind, Fair
7 pm
4.8
2 km/h1 mph wind, Fair

This page puts what matters first for today's conditions.

Where to stay near the beach

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Forecast, hour by hour

Beach score for daylight hours, today and tomorrow. Wind in km/hmph underneath.

Air
29°C84°F
Water
32°C89°F
Wind
85 km/hmph WNW
Gusts
2616 km/hmph
Waves
0.2 m<1 ft
UV
7 high
Tide
falling
Rain
90%
Sunset
7:02 pm
Today
4.7Fair8 am42
3.5Poor9 am106
3.5Poor10 am74
3.5Poor11 am43
4.1Fair12 pm64
4.1Fair1 pm42
4.1Fair2 pm53
4.3FairNow85
4.6Fair4 pm74
4.1Fair5 pm74
4.9Fair6 pm53
4.8Fair7 pm21
Sat
3.5Poor8 am43
4.1Fair9 am53
4.2Fair10 am21
4.3Fair11 am43
4.3Fair12 pm53
3.9Poor1 pm106
3.5Poor2 pm64
4.7Fair3 pm74
5.1Fair4 pm96
4.9Fair5 pm74
5.3Fair6 pm53
5.1Fair7 pm42
Green, 7 and upYellow, 4 to 7Red, under 4Calmest stretch

Tide, next 24 hours

Tide falling now. Low at 5 pm, -0.1 m. High at 11 pm, 1.3 m. Low at 5 am, <0.1 m. High at 11 am, 1.1 mLow 5 pm, -0.1 m<1 ftHigh 11 pm, 1.3 m4 ftLow 5 am, <0.1 m<1 ftHigh 11 am, 1.1 m4 ftNow9 pm3 am9 am3 pm
  • Low 5 pm, -0.1 m<1 ft
  • High 11 pm, 1.3 m4 ft
  • Low 5 am, <0.1 m<1 ft
  • High 11 am, 1.1 m4 ft

Tide is modeled, not measured. Rip current and water quality data are not available for this beach yet.

The days ahead

Best score each day, with the stretch to aim for.

  • Sun4.9 FairNo standout stretchWind up to 12 km/h8 mph, rain 88%
  • Mon5.1 FairNo standout stretchWind up to 8 km/h5 mph, rain 82%
  • Tue5.8 GoodBest 12 pm to 4 pmWind up to 9 km/h6 mph, rain 76%
  • Wed6.2 GoodBest 8 am to 1 pmWind up to 6 km/h4 mph, rain 84%
  • Thu5.7 GoodBest 9 am to 12 pmWind up to 3 km/h2 mph, rain 95%

Beach info

Facilities and the beaches next door.

About Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is a suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, covering an area of 101,782 square meters. The beach is 2,690 meters long and has a nearby toilet facility located 48 meters away.

From Wikipedia

Batu Ferringhi is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located along the northern coast of Penang Island and about 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the city centre, it is the prime beach destination in Penang among locals and tourists. To cater to the influx of tourists, several major high-rise hotels have been established along the 4 km (2.5 mi) stretch of beaches.

The beach resorts along Batu Ferringhi also offer various water sport activities, such as parasailing. On a clear day, one could get a picturesque view of the Andaman Sea and Mount Jerai, which is located within the neighbouring state of Kedah. In addition, Batu Ferringhi is famous for its night market that offers a wide variety of merchandise and street food.

Source: Batu Ferringhi on Wikipedia (authors). Text available under CC BY-SA 4.0; text may have been shortened. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026. Data sources

Facilities

  • Restrooms50 m160 ft away
  • Parking5 within 500 m0.3 miNearest 80 m280 ft. Listed as free
  • Food and drink43 within 1 km0.6 miNearest 110 m350 ft
  • Playground470 m0.3 mi away

Getting there

Nearest bus stop
270 m880 ftHop On Hop Off Stop 17 Holiday Inn
Nearest town
8.1 km5 miPantai Aceh (village)
Nearest airport
85 km53 miTaiping (Tekah) Airstrip (TPG)

Nearby places

  • Ferringhi GardenWestern
    110 m350 ft
  • CinnamonAsian
    130 m430 ft
  • Guan Guan RestaurantFood and drink
    150 m490 ft
  • Helena CaféFood and drink
    150 m490 ft
  • Living Room Cafe Bar and GalleryFood and drink
    150 m500 ft

Facilities from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check posted signs; details change. Data sources

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