Coconut Point - Bohol

Coconut Point is a favourite of ours in Bohol, and a site we head to when we want to just drift and watch the show. It’s got a reputation for currents, and for good reason, but that’s precisely what makes it so special. Drop in and you’re instantly enveloped in a cloud of fusiliers, sometimes so thick you can barely see your buddy. The feeling of being pushed along, gently, over the reef as it unfolds below you, is incredibly freeing. You’ll see big schools of sleek unicornfish, often mingling with black surgeonfish, all feeding in the flow. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the vibrant red-streaked blenny peeking from its hole, or a perfectly camouflaged coral hawkfish perched on a gorgonian. We usually look for the dark-fin chromis darting around the coral heads – they’re everywhere here. It’s a site that really suits divers who are comfortable with a bit of movement, happy to go with the flow and just observe. We love it for its sheer fish density and the exhilarating drift.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.085156, 123.269810

Marine Protected Area: Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

Best Time to Dive in Bohol

The warmest water temperatures in Bohol occur in May, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.6°C
  • March: 28.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Bohol

Nearest Dive Centres to Coconut Point

Marine Life in Bohol

Home to 148 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Coconut Point

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories