Manta Reef
Protected Area
Ilog, Negros Occidental
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Manta Reef offers some of Bohol's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Manta Reef in Bohol gives you a decent, relaxed dive. We’ve found it’s usually a gentle drift, letting you take your time over the sandy patches punctuated with seagrass beds. Keep an eye out for cowries tucked away, and you’ll often spot decent Staghorn coral formations. It’s a good spot for a second dive of the day, or if you’re looking for something calm after a driftier experience elsewhere.
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Sea Explorers Sipalay
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Nabulao Dive and Beach Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Reef
Manta Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Reef, 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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