Bohol, Philippines

    White Island Reef

    Good diving all year

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive

    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)

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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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