Anilao, Philippines

    Hole in the Wall

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Hole in the Wall offers some of Anilao's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Hole in the Wall lives up to its name, featuring a swim-through that brings you out onto a vertical reef face. Here, we usually spot moray eels tucked into crevices and colorful nudibranchs inching along the coral. It’s a straightforward wall dive, suitable for most experience levels looking for a relaxed exploration of Anilao’s macro life.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hole in the Wall

    Hole in the Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hole in the Wall, 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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