Unknown Wreck
Protected Area
El Nido Managed Resource Protected Area
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Unknown Wreck offers some of Apo Reef's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
The Unknown Wreck at Apo Reef is one of those sites that just feels right for a bit of exploration. We're not talking about some massive freighter, but more like a smaller vessel, probably a fishing boat, that’s settled upright and is slowly being reclaimed. You’ll weave around the hull, looking into what might have been the wheelhouse, now home to clouds of glassfish and the occasional lionfish. Schools of snapper often hold steady just off the bow, and we’ve seen quite a few marbled groupers lurking in the shadows. It’s a comfortable dive for anyone who enjoys pottering around a smaller, intriguing wreck, with depths that suit most recreational divers.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Palawan Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Unknown Wreck
Unknown Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Unknown 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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