Wilson's Reef
Protected Area
Ilog, Negros Occidental
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Wilson's Reef offers some of Bohol's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Wilson's Reef might not be Bohol’s most talked-about spot, but it has a quiet charm that we appreciate. Drop in and you’re often greeted by dense beds of seagrass, a good place to look for cowries or the occasional Strawberry Drupe tucked away. Further along, you’ll find patches of Staghorn coral. It’s a gentle drift, often with minimal current, making it a nice relaxing dive after some of the more energetic sites. We'd suggest it for anyone looking for a calmer exploration, perhaps a long macro hunt, rather than a high-octane pelagic show.
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Sea Explorers Sipalay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wilson's Reef
Wilson's Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wilson's 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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