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    Cathedral Rock dive site
    pinnacle
    10-30m
    Anilao, Philippines

    Cathedral Rock

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Cathedral Rock offers some of Anilao's richest pinnacle 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
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutDramatic pinnacle topography

    Cathedral Rock is a classic Anilao dive, often busy but for good reason. We found plenty of schooling fusiliers here, along with the resident lionfish and morays tucked into crevices. The main draw is the light show inside the twin spires, especially on a sunny afternoon. It’s a good spot for all skill levels, offering easy navigation and consistently interesting macro opportunities.

    Typical Cathedral Rock Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today05:4717:4111h 53m daylightGolden hour 17:12

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    Casa Escondida Anilao Resort and Dive Center

    892m away
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    The Asri Dive and Leisure Resort

    2km away
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    Shark Dive

    2km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cathedral Rock

    Cathedral Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cathedral Rock, 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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