Apo Reef, Philippines

    Seven Islands

    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 - Seven Islands 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

    Seven Islands at Apo Reef offers a straightforward reef dive with the potential for good fish action. You’ll typically see schools of fusiliers, snappers, and the occasional reef shark cruising past. It's a solid choice for those looking for reliable reef inhabitants without too much current, making it suitable for divers comfortable with open water.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Seven Islands

    Seven Islands Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Seven Islands, 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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