White Island Black Forest
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.
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)
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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