Turtle Island South
Protected Area
Ilog, Negros Occidental
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Turtle Island South offers some of Bohol's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Turtle Island South offers a reliable spot for encountering green and hawksbill turtles, often seen grazing on the shallow seagrass beds or resting under small coral overhangs. The gentle slopes make for an easy dive, good for newer divers or those who prefer a relaxed pace. Keep an eye out for resident cuttlefish and a variety of reef fish darting amongst the soft corals in the deeper sections. It's a straightforward dive focused on its namesake.
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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 Turtle Island South
Turtle Island South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Island South, 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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