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    Marcos Cave dive site
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    Anilao, Philippines

    Marcos Cave

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Marcos Cave offers some of Anilao's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Marcos Cave offers a straightforward cavern dive, more an overhang than a true cave. You’ll find a decent school of glassfish inside, often a moray eel tucked into the back, and the exit light is always visible. It’s a good spot for newer divers wanting a taste of overhead environments without the commitment of deeper penetration. Visibility is typically good here, making navigation easy.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marcos Cave

    Marcos Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Marcos Cave, 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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