Apo Reef, Philippines

    Dive site

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Dive site offers some of Apo Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeGiant Moray Eels, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 176+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest May, June, July
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Apo Reef, as a whole, is one of those places that feels wild, and this particular site delivers that rough-around-the-edges charm. You’ll find a solid cross-section of reef residents here, with plenty of Green-blotched Parrotfish munching away and the occasional flash of a Blue-spotted Stingray. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the Lined Monocle Bream cruising past. We’ve had some cracking dives with good visibility, making it a decent spot for divers comfortable with open water, though it's not always the most dramatic wall. It's a reliable dive that often feels less crowded than some of the more famous spots around the reef.

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    Dive site Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dive site, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.33, 121.06) (26km away)

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    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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