White Island Reef
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - White Island Reef offers some of Bohol's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
White Island Reef off Bohol is one of those sites that often gets overlooked for its flashier neighbours, but it’s a solid pick for divers who appreciate the smaller things. We've spent plenty of time here, slowly combing the rubble and sandy patches, and it consistently delivers on the macro front. Keep your eyes peeled for critters like the lined-lip cowrie and those Supreme Cones moving along the substrate. It’s not a drift dive, more of a slow exploration, perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time spotting Ernie's Sueviota. It’s a good, unhurried dive for when you want to focus on intricate reef life.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for White Island Reef
White Island Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for White Island Reef, 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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