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    SAN NICHOLAS dive site
    wreck
    50m
    Anilao, Philippines
    Marine Reserve No.1

    SAN NICHOLAS

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Marine Reserve No.1

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - SAN NICHOLAS offers some of Anilao's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 50m

    San Nicholas isn't your grand, intact liner, but this motor vessel still offers a solid wreck dive in Anilao. Resting at 50 metres, it's a site for those comfortable with deeper profiles and managing their gas. We've seen lionfish tucked into what’s left of the superstructure and schools of sweetlips hanging around the bow, a testament to how quickly the ocean reclaims its own. It's a great spot for a relaxed exploration, focusing on the smaller life that's made a home among the corroded metal. Just keep an eye on your bottom time.

    Typical SAN NICHOLAS Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m50m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAN NICHOLAS

    SAN NICHOLAS Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SAN NICHOLAS, 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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