Ariara Old Pier
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Ariara Old Pier offers some of Apo Reef's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Ariara Old Pier, on the edge of Apo Reef, is a distinct change of pace from the typical reef dives here. It’s a muck diving spot, pure and simple, centered around the remains of the old pier structure. Expect to see the smaller, stranger critters – nudibranchs, frogfish, and maybe a few juvenile octopuses if you're patient. It's a site for macro enthusiasts looking for something different, a real treasure hunt for the keen-eyed.
Typical Ariara Old Pier 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 Old Pier
Ariara Old Pier Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ariara Old Pier, 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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