Apo Reef, Philippines

    Toby s Corner

    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 - Toby s Corner 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

    Toby's Corner is one of Apo Reef's more exposed sites, often experiencing robust currents. We typically find ourselves drifting over a sloping reef wall, keeping an eye out for larger pelagics moving past. Expect to see reef sharks, tuna, and sometimes mantas here. It’s a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Toby s Corner

    Toby s Corner Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Toby s Corner, 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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