Bicol
Protected Area
Castilla Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Bicol offers some of Donsol & Sorsogon's richest reef diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Look, Donsol is synonymous with whale sharks, and that's usually the main draw. But if you’re already making the trip down to Bicol, you’d be missing out not to explore what the wider region offers. Ticao Island, just a boat ride away, is where we go when we’re feeling lucky, specifically to spots like "Big Boys' Alley" for a shot at oceanic manta rays, thresher sharks, or even hammerheads from March to June. We’ve had some truly epic dives there, feeling pretty small in the grand scheme of things. And for those who prefer the smaller stuff, the reefs around San Miguel Island deliver with their impressive macro scene. We'd say Bicol is a good bet for divers who appreciate both the pelagic and the tiny, and don't mind a bit of boat travel.
Typical Bicol Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bicol
Bicol Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bicol, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (12.56, 124.34) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.08°C
81°F
Air Temperature
27.59°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.84 m/s
9.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.9 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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