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    Yapak dive site
    wall
    15-40m
    Apo Reef, Philippines
    DENR Antique, BFAR Antique, Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) Antique and Rare Inc.

    Yapak

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    DENR Antique, BFAR Antique, Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) Antique and Rare Inc.

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles, sperm whales, lionfish and pufferfish - Yapak offers some of Apo Reef's richest wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Yapak is one of Apo Reef's more exposed sites, typically reserved for advanced divers comfortable with strong currents. We often find ourselves drifting along a wall that drops out of sight, keeping an eye out for grey reef sharks patrolling the blue. It’s not about macro here, it’s about the pelagics and the thrill of a proper drift dive. Come here for big fish action, not a leisurely explore.

    Typical Yapak Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:4217:3811h 55m daylightGolden hour 17:09

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    WaterColors Boracay Diving Adventures - North

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    Diamond Water Sports

    3km away

    Mikly's Dive Center

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    BORACAY KESAM DIVE

    4km away
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    Viking Scuba Diving

    4km away

    Calypso Diving School International

    4km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yapak

    Yapak Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Yapak, 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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