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    Zac Cave dive site
    cave
    10-30m
    Apo Reef, Philippines

    Zac Cave

    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 - Zac Cave offers some of Apo Reef's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Zac Cave at Apo Reef offers a straightforward cave diving experience, best suited for those comfortable with overhead environments. The entrance is fairly wide, leading into a series of chambers where you'll find plenty of opportunities to spot smaller reef fish seeking shelter. Visibility can vary, but generally, it's a calm dive once inside, allowing for a relaxed exploration.

    Typical Zac Cave Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 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

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    WaterColors Boracay Diving Adventures - North

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    BORACAY KESAM DIVE

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    Viking Scuba Diving

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    Calypso Diving School International

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Zac Cave

    Zac Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Zac Cave, 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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