Bohol, Philippines

    White Island Black Forest

    Good diving all year

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - White Island Black Forest 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

    We like the Black Forest for a different flavour of diving in Bohol. It’s a slope, really, that gradually dips down into deeper water, covered in these striking black corals. They stand out against the usual reef colours and make for some great photographs, especially when you catch a sunbeam just right. Take your time here; we’ve spotted some unusual cowries tucked away, like the porous cowry, and even Ernie’s sueviota if you’ve got a good eye. It’s a relaxed dive, mostly current-free, good for macro lovers and photographers looking for something a bit unique without too much effort.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for White Island Black Forest

    White Island Black Forest Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for White Island Black Forest, 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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