Salvo Beach
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Salvo Beach offers some of Apo Reef's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Salvo Beach at Apo Reef is a straightforward shore dive, ideal for those looking to stretch their bottom time without venturing offshore. The reef here slopes gently, dotted with hard corals and small bommies. You’ll often find juvenile reef fish sheltering amongst the coral, and it’s a good spot for spotting nudibranchs if you take it slow. It’s a solid choice for a relaxed second dive or for divers getting comfortable in the water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Salvo Beach
Salvo Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Salvo Beach, 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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