Ariara Spot 1
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Ariara Spot 1 offers some of Apo Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Ariara Spot 1 offers a look at the varied reef life around Apo Reef. You'll often find decent visibility here, giving you clear views of the resident reef fish and occasional pelagics passing by. It's a reliable dive for those who appreciate consistent conditions and a straightforward reef exploration, suitable for most experience levels.
Typical Ariara Spot 1 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 Spot 1
Ariara Spot 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ariara Spot 1, 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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