Verde Island Drop Off
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Verde Island Drop Off offers some of Anilao's richest wall diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Verde Island Drop Off. What a rush. We love this site for its sheer intensity, a genuine wall of coral and fish that just doesn’t quit. It’s not a gentle drift, often, the current here can be a serious push, so don’t show up tired. But that current is exactly why the place explodes with life. Drop down to five metres and then just let the wall fall away beneath you, into the deep blue. The corals here are dense, layered on top of each other, making every crack and crevice a home. Look for the bright flashes of Diana's Hogfish darting amongst the fans, or the curious gaze of a Saddled Rockcod tucked into an overhang. We've often seen schools of Blue-lined Tang moving like a unified silver cloud along the wall. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, the tiny Striped Catfish weaving over the coral heads. It’s a site for experienced divers who appreciate a lively drift and want to be absolutely surrounded by the vibrant chaos of a healthy reef.
Typical Verde Island Drop Off Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Verde Island Drop Off
Verde Island Drop Off Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Verde Island Drop Off, 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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