Dogo Maru Wreck
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Dogo Maru Wreck offers some of Apo Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
The Dogo Maru, resting somewhere around 30 metres, is our favourite wreck in Apo Reef, hands down. It’s got that ghostly, war-torn vibe, a freighter from WWII that’s been down there long enough for the ocean to really take it back. We love dropping down and seeing the hull draped in soft corals, purple and orange, with schools of batfish circling the mast like they own the place. You can spend a whole dive just picking your way through the superstructure. There are plenty of swim-throughs, not too tight, but just enough to feel like you're exploring. Keep an eye out for lionfish tucked into shadowy corners and moray eels poking their heads from the holds. It’s definitely one for experienced divers who appreciate history and a bit of mystery; the currents here can get a bit shifty, so good buoyancy is key. If you're lucky, and the visibility is playing ball, that silhouette against the blue is something else.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dogo Maru Wreck
Dogo Maru Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dogo Maru Wreck, 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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