rocky peaks

12 km to the north of Western Rocky lies Rocky Peaks. Mountainous granite rocks, capped with soft corals and Black Diadema Sea Urchins, rise to within five metres of the Andaman Sea surface at Rocky Peaks.

The north and east sides sport thick forests of orange and pink Gorgonian Sea Fans. Here you can see schools of Blacktail Barracuda, Yellowfin Emporer and lone Remoras. The north west corner has a small fishing boat wreck.

At the south of Rocky Peaks is a cliff face. Undulated Moray Eels receive dental work from Ghost Cleaner Shrimps, and the ugly Devil Scorpionfish waits for unsuspecting strays. In the far south west corner at 25m is a swim-through archway.

Rocky Peaks Reef Basics: Mountainous terrain and sea fans
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 25m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 25 - 28°C
Experience Level: Advanced
Diving Season: November to April
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Deep Diving and Underwater Photography
Distance: ~55 km west of Kawthaung