EPHIROL II
Protected Area
Talabasi Reef Municipal Fish Sanctuary and Refuge
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - EPHIROL II offers some of Anilao's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Ephirol II, what’s left of the old Inaki Maru No.8, is a different kind of dive for Anilao. You’re not looking at vibrant corals here, but rather a fishing vessel that ran aground during Typhoon Olive back in ’78. It's largely broken up and spread across the shallows, making for an interesting rummage rather than a grand penetration. We often see schooling damselfish darting through the rusted metal, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a nice change of pace, good for a second dive, particularly if you’re into the historical angle or just want to explore a wreck without the deeper technical demands.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Mariposa Diving@Pandan Island
Sunset Diving
Scuba for Change
Deluna
Sablayan Divers
Marco Vincent Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EPHIROL II
EPHIROL II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EPHIROL II, 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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