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Situated within the Pulau Payar Marine Park, Lembu Rocks features submerged granite boulder formations and rocky ledges carpeted with sea fans and soft corals. Tidal currents sweeping past the outcrop attract patrolling pelagics while the crevices shelter a variety of benthic invertebrates and reef fish. Visibility can fluctuate depending on Strait of Malacca tides, yet slack water offers calm conditions to inspect the boulder walls.
Submerged granite boulders encrusted with colorful sea fans and soft coral colonies
Schools of yellowtail barracuda and jacks hovering in the current off the main rock face
Macro subjects such as nudibranchs, porcelain crabs, and pipefish tucked into rocky crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer surface conditions and optimal water clarity occur outside the peak monsoon rains.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena obtusata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Six-banded AngelfishPomacanthus sexstriatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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