Coral Garden East
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Coral Garden East offers some of Apo Reef's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Coral Garden East at Apo Reef is a straightforward reef dive. It’s a good spot to just cruise along, taking in the various corals and the smaller reef fish darting between them. We usually see parrotfish grazing and sometimes a turtle gliding past. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for newer divers or anyone wanting a gentle exploration.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Garden East
Coral Garden East Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Garden East, 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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