Sombrero Island
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Sombrero Island offers some of Anilao's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Sombrero Island offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking to experience Anilao's general conditions without excessive challenge. You'll find a sloping reef, home to a scattering of hard corals and anemones where clownfish dart among their tentacles. Look for nudibranchs on the coral rubble and schools of small reef fish in the blue. It’s a solid spot for a relaxed second or third dive, or for less experienced divers to build confidence.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sombrero Island
Dive shops near Sombrero Island
The Asri Dive and Leisure Resort
Dive 7000
Freedive Tribe PH HQ
Buceo Filipinas-Anilao-Planet Dive
Casa Escondida Anilao Resort and Dive Center
Halo Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sombrero Island
Sombrero Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sombrero Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.6, 120.95) (3km away)
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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