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    Surprise Valley dive site
    20m
    Beginner
    Bohol, Philippines
    Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol

    Surprise Valley

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Surprise Valley 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
    Charactermax 20m

    Surprise Valley in Bohol is a relaxed drift over a sloping reef, mostly around 18-20m. You'll often spot nudibranchs tucked into the soft corals and we usually see a few sea snakes winding through the gorgonians. It’s a gentle dive, good for newer divers or for a chilled-out second dive.

    Typical Surprise Valley Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:3517:3211h 57m daylightGolden hour 17:04

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Surprise Valley

    Surprise Valley Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Surprise Valley, 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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