Tress cuevas - Anilao

Tingloy Island’s Tres Cuevas isn’t what most people think of as a wreck dive, not in the classic sense anyway. Instead, it's the remnants of a small Japanese landing craft, likely scuttled or sunk during WWII. We love it because it’s more like an artificial reef, a jumble of metal plates and twisted girders that have become completely absorbed by the ocean. You drop onto the main section, usually in gentle current, and immediately see the hull plates, now covered in colourful soft corals and sponges. Schools of damselfish flutter around the edges, and we often spot lionfish tucked into crevices. The wreck isn't deep, maybe 12 to 18 meters, making it a comfortable dive for advanced open water divers looking for something a bit different. Our favourite part is exploring the small swim-throughs formed by the collapsed structure – keep an eye out for moray eels here. It’s an easy, interesting dive, a real slice of history reclaimed by nature, perfect for an afternoon exploration when you want a relaxed pace.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.679739, 120.844570
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 Tress cuevas

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 Tress cuevas

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