Dive-site story
Set directly off the sandy shores of Pulau Aur in Johor Marine Park, this accessible site features a gradual sandy slope dotted with scattered hard coral bommies and fringing reef patches. It serves as the primary location for refresher dives, training courses, and relaxed twilight or night exploration. Divers will encounter macro life foraging along the sandy flats alongside juvenile reef fish sheltering within branching acropora formations.
Gentle topography suited for entry-level training and relaxed night diving
Macro critters hiding in sandy patches and coral rubble
Resident anemonefish colonies and resting stingrays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas from November through March, halting boat transfers and dive operations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted stingrayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail fusilierCaesio cuning | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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