Apo Reef, Philippines
    El Nido Managed Resource Protected Area

    Freediving Dimension

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    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 - Freediving Dimension 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

    We’ve always appreciated Apo Reef for its sheer scale, and Freediving Dimension gives you a different angle. It’s not about the big pelagics here, though you might spot a reef shark cruising past. This site is more about slowing down and exploring the nooks and crannies. We’ve logged things like the tiny Blackbelly Pygmygoby and the almost camouflaged Poss’ Scorpionfish, tucked into the reef structure. Keep an eye out for the Rosy Frogfish, too, if you’ve got a good guide with an eagle eye. It's a great spot for macro photographers or anyone who enjoys a more relaxed drift.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Freediving Dimension

    Freediving Dimension Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Freediving Dimension, 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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