Sunken Island
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Sunken Island offers some of Bohol's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Sunken Island in Bohol is less an island and more a submerged pinnacle, topped with the remains of an old fishing boat. We’re talking about a wreck that’s now completely part of the reef, a metal skeleton draped in soft corals and sponges. You’ll weave around the structure, often spotting schools of yellow-fin barracuda cruising overhead and a surprising number of nudibranchs clinging to the encrusted hull. It’s a pretty mellow dive, generally without strong currents, making it a good spot for those who want to take their time poking around the nooks and crannies. We usually find it’s a good second dive after something with a bit more current.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Easy Diving Sipalay
Sea Explorers Sipalay
Nabulao Dive and Beach Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sunken Island
Sunken Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sunken Island, 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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