Diving in Anilao

Best Time to Dive in Anilao

The warmest water temperatures in Anilao occur in June, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.9°C
• February: 27.5°C
• March: 28.1°C
• April: 29.2°C
• May: 30.3°C
• June: 30.9°C
• July: 30.4°C
• August: 29.8°C
• September: 29.6°C
• October: 29.4°C
• November: 29.3°C
• December: 28.9°C

Marine Life in Anilao

Home to 88 recorded species including 83 reef fish, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea urchins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Anilao

Anilao has 9 beginner, 4 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Anilao

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 15 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Anilao

• Apo Reef Natural Park - Natural Park (IUCN Category II)
• Island of Alibijaban Wildeness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Mangrove Areas from Del Pilar River to Palita Island, Bo. Salvacion and Dahican Magrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Palsabangan River up to Mazintuto River, Bacong River to Sandoval Point Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA)/Las Piñas-Parañaque - Wetland Park (IUCN Category IV)
• Sablayan and Calintaan (SaCa) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• SCPW - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
• Banyaga Marine Park - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cabatiag-White Island Marine Park - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cabra Marine Park - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Ilin-Ambulong Marine Park - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Lumangbayan Turtle Nesting Reserve - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marsumbol Marine Reserve - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Tabao and Luli Island / Brgy. Concepcion Fishery Reserve - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Talabasi Reef Municipal Fish Sanctuary and Refuge - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Limay Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marine Reserve No.1 - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Orion Kent Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Rabaw Ti Bato - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sasmuan Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Pilar Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sabang Marine Protected Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Anilao - Nearest Airports

• Mamburao Airport (MBO), Mamburao - 56 km away, approx 76 min travel time
• Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Manila (Pasay) - 101 km away, approx 125 min travel time
• Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS), Olongapo - 150 km away, approx 179 min travel time