Apo Reef, Philippines

    7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC)

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC) offers some of Apo Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Marine lifeGiant Moray Eels, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 176+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest May, June, July
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Seven Islands Reef at Apo is one of those sites we always try to hit, especially if we’re feeling a bit adventurous. It’s not just a gentle drift, this place has character. We’ve had dives here where the current really picked up, zipping us past schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily blot out the sun. Keep an eye out for those big Oriental maori wrasse, they’re almost always cruising around the deeper sections, and if you’re lucky, a flash of blue from a Blue-finned Rock Cod ducking into a crevice. We love the slightly chaotic energy here. It’s not a site for absolute beginners if the current is running, but for experienced divers who enjoy a bit of movement, it’s a real treat. We’ve found some quirky stuff tucked away in the corals, like the Rosy Frogfish, perfectly camouflaged, almost invisible until you’re right on top of it. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant pass, even with the current pushing you along.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC)

    7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC), sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29.59°C

    85°F

    Current Speed

    5 cm/s

    Direction: NE (53.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.051 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    32.91 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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