Basura
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Basura offers some of Anilao's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Basura in Anilao offers an easy shore entry, making it a good spot for dive centers to conduct training dives or for divers to check their buoyancy. We often find a surprising amount of macro life here, like nudibranchs and frogfish, despite the sandy bottom. It's not a reef dive, so don't expect corals, but for those who enjoy slow, detailed critter hunts, it's pretty reliable. The protected bay means conditions are usually calm.
Typical Basura Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Basura
Dive shops near Basura
Anilao Dive Inn Hostel
Anilao Scuba Diving Centre
Tamarind Anilao Camp
The sicilian reef dive resort
ARA RESORT, OPC
Driftwood Aqua Sports and Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Basura
Basura Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Basura, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.77°C
86°F
Current Speed
19.03 cm/s
Direction: E (93°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.063 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
32.62 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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