LEYTE - Apo Reef

The Leyte wreck, a former motor vessel driven aground by Typhoon Olive back in '78, sits in just 2 meters of water. That depth makes it incredibly accessible, perfect for a long snorkel or a very shallow dive. We’ve found the stern section particularly intact, offering some interesting swim-throughs where schooling bannerfish often mill about. Because it's so shallow, light penetration is fantastic, really illuminating the resident batfish and the occasional reef shark that cruises by. It’s a nice, easy dive, or even a good way to spend an hour finning around if you’re looking for something different from the deeper walls of Apo.

Location
Apo Reef, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
12.500000, 122.116670
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
2m

Best Time to Dive in Apo Reef

The warmest water temperatures in Apo Reef occur in June, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C
  • February: 27.8°C
  • March: 28.2°C
  • April: 29.1°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 30.3°C
  • July: 29.9°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.8°C
  • November: 29.5°C
  • December: 29.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Apo Reef

Nearest Dive Centres to LEYTE

Marine Life in Apo Reef

Home to 181 recorded species including 171 reef fish, 5 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for LEYTE

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories