Drop Off
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Drop Off offers some of Anilao's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Anilao's Drop Off is exactly what it sounds like, a wall that plunges to 23m. It's an intermediate dive, often with a gentle current carrying you past gorgonian fans and schools of fusiliers. We've seen turtles resting on ledges here, and the occasional reef shark cruising by. It’s a solid choice for a second or third dive, good for getting your bearings in Anilao.
Typical Drop Off Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - 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 Drop Off
Drop Off Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Drop Off, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.6, 120.95) (3km away)
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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