LEYTE
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - LEYTE offers some of Apo Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
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.
Typical LEYTE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 LEYTE
LEYTE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LEYTE, 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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