Bikanayos Rock
Protected Area
El Nido Managed Resource Protected Area
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Bikanayos Rock offers some of Apo Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Bikanayos Rock, tucked within Apo Reef, is one of those spots that really rewards a careful eye. We’ve found ourselves spending entire dives poking around the cracks and crevices here, specifically looking for the smaller stuff. Duncker’s pipefish often hang out in the softer corals, and the pygmy gobies, especially the Stobbs' and Yellow-red varieties, are nearly always present if you slow down and look for them. It’s not about big pelagics here; it's a macro paradise. This site is perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys a detailed search over a drift.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bikanayos Rock
Bikanayos Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bikanayos Rock, 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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