Irako
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Irako offers some of Apo Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Diving the Irako at Apo Reef is a proper wreck experience. She’s a Japanese freighter, sunk during World War II, sitting upright at around 30 to 40 meters. We usually start our descent along the mooring line, heading straight for the bow, which is often swarming with schools of jacks and fusiliers. Exploring her holds is a highlight, you’ll find plenty of sweepers and lionfish tucked away in the darker corners. The currents here can be unpredictable, so it’s best for divers comfortable with drift dives and good buoyancy control, letting you really appreciate the sheer scale of the wreck as you make your way along her length.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Irako
Dive shops near Irako
Chindonan Dive & Beach Resort
Sangat Island Dive Resort
D’Divers
Pirate Divers
Dive Link Resort
Pirates Diving Center and Resort diveshop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Irako
Irako Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Irako, 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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