Overview
Known locally as "Rockies," K Rock is a submerged pinnacle that rises from the sandy seabed. This captivating reef starts at 14 meters and slopes down to 20 meters, offering a perfect drift diving experience with stunning coral coverage.
Topography
Reef Structure
- Top: Flat plateau at 14m covered in hard corals
- Sides: Sloping walls with overhangs and crevices
- Base: Sandy bottom at 20m with coral patches
- Circumference: Approximately 200m around
Current Dynamics
Understanding K Rock Currents
- Mild Days: Perfect for leisurely exploration
- Strong Current Days: Exhilarating drift dives
- Current Shadows: Protected areas behind the rock
- Upwellings: Bring nutrients and big fish
Marine Life Abundance
Reef Top (14-16m)
- Triggerfish: Titan and Clown species (nesting season caution!)
- Yellow Snappers: Dense schools hovering above coral
- Fusiliers: Blue and yellow clouds
- Anthias: Pink and orange fairy basslets
Reef Walls (16-18m)
- Groupers: Giant, Honeycomb, and Peacock
- Sweetlips: Oriental and Ribbon varieties
- Angelfish: Large Emperor and Blue-face
- Surgeonfish: Unicorn and Powder blue tangs
Sandy Bottom (18-20m)
- Napoleon Wrasse: Majestic giants up to 2m
- Stingrays: Blue-spotted and Jenkins whiprays
- Garden Eels: Colonies in sandy patches
- Gobies: Shrimp gobies with their partners
Big Fish Action
Regular Visitors
- Trevally: Giant and Bluefin hunting packs
- Barracuda: Chevron barracuda schools
- Mackerel: Spanish mackerel on current days
- Tunas: Dogtooth tuna (occasional)
Coral Diversity
Hard Corals
- Massive table corals (some over 3m wide)
- Staghorn thickets
- Brain coral formations
- Pillar corals
Soft Corals
- Sea fans in the current
- Whip corals on walls
- Soft coral trees
- Gorgonian fans
Advanced Diving
Why K Rock Challenges
- Variable currents (0.5-2 knots)
- Deeper profile (14-20m)
- Longer surface swims
- Blue water safety stops
Skills Needed
- Advanced Open Water recommended
- Good buoyancy control
- Current diving experience
- Proper air management
Photography Hotspots
- Napoleon Wrasse portraits
- Schooling fish with sun rays
- Coral gardens on the plateau
- Macro life in crevices
Seasonal Highlights
- Nov-Feb: Calmest conditions
- Mar-May: Mating displays
- Jun-Aug: Occasional mantas
- Sep-Oct: Fish aggregations
