Apo Reef, Philippines
    Apo Reef Natural Park

    Jack's Point

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Apo Reef Natural Park

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Jack's Point 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

    Jack's Point is where we truly feel the pulse of Apo Reef. It’s a dynamic wall dive that keeps you scanning the blue and the reef face in equal measure. We’ve drifted along here, watching big schools of fusiliers ripple past, so many you sometimes lose sight of your buddy for a moment. Keep an eye out for the resident black-headed leatherjackets; they’re often a bit shy but curious enough to give you a good look. We’ve found the best encounters happen mid-morning, just as the sun really starts to hit the wall. Look into the crevices for flamboyant blennies – they’re tiny but brilliant, and a real treat if you spot one. The currents here can pick up, so it’s definitely one for divers comfortable with a bit of movement. It’s not an intimidating drift, but you’ll be covering some ground. We’d suggest bringing a reef hook to pause and really appreciate the smaller critters, like the subtle pinktail triggerfish flitting between the corals. This site consistently delivers great visibility, letting you appreciate the sheer scale of the reef dropping away below you.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jack's Point

    Jack's Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Jack's Point, 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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