Tangat wreck
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Tangat wreck offers some of Apo Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
The Tangat wreck in Apo Reef feels like stepping back in time, a substantial Japanese freighter from WWII resting upright. It’s a good poke around, with cargo holds you can penetrate if you're comfortable, and the bow section remains largely intact. We've seen a surprising amount of soft coral growing on the superstructure, and look for batfish hanging out in the darker corners and the occasional turtle napping on the deck. It’s a solid wreck dive for those with some experience looking for more than just coral.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Sangat Island Dive Resort
Chindonan Dive & Beach Resort
D’Divers
Pirate Divers
Dive Link Resort
Pirates Diving Center and Resort diveshop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tangat wreck
Tangat wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tangat wreck, 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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