Parola/Lighthouse
Protected Area
Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Parola/Lighthouse offers some of Donsol & Sorsogon's richest diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Parola, or Lighthouse as some call it, is a solid intermediate dive just off the coast of Donsol. The reef here drops to a consistent 22 meters, making it a good spot for those who are comfortable with that depth. We've seen a surprising amount of smaller stuff tucked into the corals - nudibranchs are often plentiful if you take your time, and we frequently spot robust ghost pipefish blending in with the crinoids. It's a relaxed dive, good for an afternoon exploration after a morning of whale shark encounters, offering a different pace and perspective.
Typical Parola/Lighthouse Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Parola/Lighthouse
Parola/Lighthouse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Parola/Lighthouse, 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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