Bonifacio Reef
Protected Area
Ilog, Negros Occidental
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Bonifacio Reef offers some of Bohol's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Bonifacio Reef off Bohol offers a decent dive, especially if you're looking for something a bit less crowded than some of the region’s busier spots. We generally find a good scattering of Staghorn coral here, providing homes for smaller reef dwellers. Keep an eye out for the occasional cowry shell tucked into the substrate, and the seagrass beds often hide interesting critters like the Strawberry Drupe. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers who like to take their time, or anyone wanting a chill afternoon in the water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bonifacio Reef
Bonifacio Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bonifacio Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.86, 123.34) (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C
Current Speed
6 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.18 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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