reef

10-25m

Anilao, Philippines

Boulders

Best months: Oct–Feb

Why dive here

With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Boulders offers some of Anilao's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

Boulders in Anilao lives up to its name, a slope dotted with large rocks, creating pockets and overhangs. We often find schooling cardinalfish sheltering here, alongside the occasional robust ghost pipefish if you’re looking closely. It’s a solid macro site, particularly for nudibranchs and flatworms. This spot works well for photographers wanting to take their time in calmer conditions.

Typical Boulders Dive Profile

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

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boulders

Boulders Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Boulders, 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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