15-40m
    Anilao, Philippines

    Verde Island Drop Off

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    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.

    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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    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

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

    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)

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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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