Bohol, Philippines
    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Cogon

    Good diving all year

    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.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Mandarin Fish and Pufferfish · 143+ species recorded
    Water28-30°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.

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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)

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    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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