Bohol, Philippines
    Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

    Hilutungan Sanctuary

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Hilutungan Sanctuary offers some of Bohol's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive

    Hilutungan Sanctuary, just off Bohol, is one of those spots we always make time for. It’s not the dramatic drop-off type of dive, but rather a shallower, gentle slope that’s just packed with activity. We love drifting along here, keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff – those Bloodspot Pipefish are surprisingly common if you know where to look. The real show, though, is the sheer density of fish. Big schools of Orbicular Batfish hang out near the mooring lines, almost like they’re waiting for you. And the angelfish, especially those striking Midnight Angelfish, are everywhere. It’s a great site for photographers, especially macro fans, and ideal for divers who prefer a more relaxed pace without sacrificing interest. We’ve had some of our best nudibranch finds here, too. The visibility can vary, but generally, it’s a calm, easy dive, perfect for a second dip of the day.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hilutungan Sanctuary

    Hilutungan Sanctuary Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hilutungan Sanctuary, 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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