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    Apo Island - South (Mabuti) dive site
    25m
    Intermediate
    Apo Reef, Philippines
    Apo Reef Natural Park

    Apo Island - South (Mabuti)

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Apo Reef Natural Park

    Why dive here

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

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeGiant Moray Eels, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 176+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest May, June, July
    Charactermax 25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Mabuti, on Apo Island’s southern side, offers a solid intermediate dive. We drop to around 25m, settling onto a gentle slope of hard corals and anemone fields. You’ll usually find a good number of reef fish here: schools of snapper often hang out, and we’ve seen quite a few anemonefish tending their homes. The current can be mild, making for a relaxed drift, perfect if you’re looking for a comfortable dive after a bit of a break. It's a reliable spot for a pleasant hour underwater.

    Typical Apo Island - South (Mabuti) Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m25m max~30 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

    Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Apo Island - South (Mabuti)

    Apo Island - South (Mabuti) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Apo Island - South (Mabuti), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.33, 121.06) (26km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.1–31.3°C

    Current Speed

    3.16 cm/s

    Direction: E (108.4°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.049 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    32.63 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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