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    Manila Channel dive site
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    Anilao, Philippines

    Manila Channel

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Manila Channel offers some of Anilao's richest drift 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
    CharacterDrift dive

    The Manila Channel is all about the current, which often rips through here, making it a drift diver’s delight. You’ll spend most of your time flying over a sandy bottom, spotting garden eels and flatfish, though the stronger currents can bring in bigger pelagics. It’s a good choice for divers comfortable with moving water, particularly those who enjoy a speedy journey.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manila Channel

    Manila Channel Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Manila Channel, 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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