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    Maniguin Lighthouse Reef dive site
    reef
    29m
    Intermediate
    Apo Reef, Philippines

    Maniguin Lighthouse Reef

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Maniguin Lighthouse Reef offers some of Apo Reef's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 29m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Maniguin Lighthouse Reef offers a drift dive along a sloping wall, dropping to around 29 metres. The current can pick up here, making it a good choice for intermediate divers comfortable with moving water. You'll often spot reef sharks cruising the deeper sections and large schools of jacks in the blue. It’s a solid dive for those looking for pelagics.

    Typical Maniguin Lighthouse Reef Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m29m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maniguin Lighthouse Reef

    Maniguin Lighthouse Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Maniguin Lighthouse Reef, 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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