Ariara Boothouse
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Ariara Boothouse offers some of Apo Reef's richest shore diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
We've found the Ariara Boothouse to be a solid spot for a relaxed dive at Apo Reef. It’s a gentle drift along a sloping reef, often with a mild current, which means less effort and more looking. You'll usually spot reef sharks cruising the deeper sections and schooling fusiliers further up. It’s a good choice for those looking for an easy-going dive without too much drama.
Typical Ariara Boothouse Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ariara Boothouse
Ariara Boothouse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ariara Boothouse, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.33, 121.06) (26km away)
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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