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    Aphol’s dive site
    20m
    Beginner
    Anilao, Philippines

    Aphol’s

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Aphol’s offers some of Anilao's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeClownfish, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 87+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest May, June, July
    Charactermax 20m

    Aphol's sits just off the coast of Anilao, a straightforward dive to 20m. It's a gentle slope, mostly rubble and sand, but we often spot frogfish and various nudibranchs tucked away. The site is a good choice for beginners or those dialling in their macro photography skills, with generally calm conditions. Think slow dives, looking for the small stuff.

    Typical Aphol’s Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aphol’s

    Aphol’s Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Aphol’s, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.6, 120.95) (3km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.8–30.6°C

    Current Speed

    11.66 cm/s

    Direction: NE (59°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.055 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    31.9 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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