Lighthouse West - Bohol

Lighthouse West in Bohol offers a solid, enjoyable dive. You'll find yourself drifting along a gentle slope, mostly over sandy patches punctuated by small coral bommies. We usually spot a good number of wrasse here, including the colourful rainbow and dotted varieties, along with the distinctive point-head maori. Keep an eye out for clown and Clark's anemonefish nestled in their anemones, and we've had luck finding red-banded lobsters tucked away in crevices. It's a comfortable spot, well-suited for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're keen on macro life without too much effort.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.891153, 123.760730

Marine Protected Area: Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve

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 Lighthouse West

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 Lighthouse West

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