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Local favourite beach · Penang, Malaysia

Muka Head Lighthouse

Rumah Api Muka Head

Muka Head Lighthouse is a beach in Penang, Malaysia.

Muka Head Lighthouse: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Muka Head Lighthouse

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Muka Head Lighthouse — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 5.47265, 100.18082. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Muka Head Lighthouse safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Muka Head Lighthouse yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Muka Head Lighthouse?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Muka Head Lighthouse?

    Nearby: Penang National Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Bahang Bay Lake Reservoir (lake, 7 km), Batu Ferringhi Waterfalls (waterfall, 9 km), Penang Floating Mosque (dargah, 13 km), Tasik Air Itam (lake, 15 km), Penang Waterfall Hilltop Temple (waterfall, 16 km).