Cogon
Protected Area
Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Cogon offers some of Bohol's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Cogon in Bohol is one of those sites that just works, especially if you’re into the smaller, more intricate stuff. We love it as a morning dive, getting in before the day fully heats up and the light angles just right. Drop down, and you’re immediately enveloped by the reef structure, a mix of soft and hard corals that feel alive with motion. Look for the Horned Bannerfish, their long dorsal fins waving in the gentle surge, or the Compressed Tobies, often peeking out from behind a coral head. Our favourite here is taking it slow, really combing over the reef. We’ve found Stobbs' Pygmygobies tucked away, and the juvenile Orbicular Batfish are always a delight, looking like tiny, oversized leaves drifting past. You'll drift along with a mild current, making for an easy, relaxing dive. Keep an eye out for Great Barracuda cruising in the blue, though usually they keep their distance. Cogon is perfect for photographers, or anyone who enjoys a leisurely dive focused on spotting unique reef fish.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cogon
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Paul's Dive Shop
Beach Cafe & Dream Diving Resort
Wellbeach Dive Resort
Ex Bahura Dive Resort
People Dive Resort
Azure Dive & Yoga Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cogon
Cogon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cogon, 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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