Sabang Wrecks - Anilao

The Sabang Wrecks in Anilao offer a unique take on a wreck dive, mostly because it’s less about a single ship and more about several smaller vessels scattered across the seabed. We found old fishing boats and a small yacht, all broken up, settling between 12 and 20 meters. It’s an easy dive, perfect for knocking out a few longer bottom times, and the marine life here really makes it. Expect to see batfish hovering over the skeletal remains, often with a few lionfish tucked into crevices. The sandy patches between the wrecks are also worth a look; we’ve spotted blue-spotted rays gliding by there more than once.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.522542, 120.977110
Type
wreck

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 Sabang Wrecks

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 Sabang Wrecks

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