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    CORAL ISLAND dive site
    wreck
    55m
    Anilao, Philippines
    Marine Reserve No.1

    CORAL ISLAND

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Marine Reserve No.1

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - CORAL ISLAND offers some of Anilao's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 55m

    Coral Island, not to be confused with a similar site elsewhere, offers a proper wreck dive right in the heart of Anilao. We love this site because it’s a motor vessel that went down in 1982, sitting upright and mostly intact on a gentle slope. You can spend your entire dive exploring the wheelhouse, the cargo holds, and peering into the engine room, all while keeping an eye out for the residents. We’ve seen giant frogfish camouflaged on the deck, schools of yellowfin snapper weaving through the superstructure, and plenty of nudibranchs clinging to the corals that have started to colonise the metal. The maximum depth is 55 metres, so this is definitely one for advanced divers with good buoyancy, and we’d suggest timing your dive for slack tide to really enjoy the penetration opportunities. It’s a great chance to combine a bit of history with some solid reef diving.

    Typical CORAL ISLAND Dive Profile

    15m30m45m60mSafety Stop0m55m max~15 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

    Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CORAL ISLAND

    CORAL ISLAND Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for CORAL ISLAND, 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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