Rockport Dive Site - Anilao

Rockport is one of those sites we always recommend to people heading to Anilao. It might not have the dramatic drop-offs of Mainit or the pelagics that occasionally cruise Beatrice, but for sheer density of small, interesting critters, it’s hard to beat. We love to dive the shallow reef here, where the light filters through the water and illuminates the anemones. Look for pink anemonefish darting amongst the tentacles – they’re almost guaranteed. We often find ourselves lingering over a patch of rubble, spotting Gardiner's Headshield Slugs inching along, or a Cone Shell Hermit Crab scuttling away. The Black Sea Cucumbers are everywhere, but take a closer look, you might find a juvenile Blackedge Conger peeking out from beneath one. On a good day, the schools of Bullet Mackerel can be thick, a shimmering wall of silver moving just offshore. It's an easy dive, often with minimal current, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time and really explore. If you’re into the smaller stuff, the macro life here is truly fantastic, though if you prefer big fish, you might find it a bit quiet.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.830296, 120.908710

Best Time to Dive in Anilao

The warmest water temperatures in Anilao occur in June, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.5°C
  • March: 28.1°C
  • April: 29.2°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 30.9°C
  • July: 30.4°C
  • August: 29.8°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 29.4°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Anilao

Nearest Dive Centres to Rockport Dive Site

Marine Life in Anilao

Home to 88 recorded species including 83 reef fish, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea urchins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Rockport Dive Site

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 15 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories