Red Buoy
Protected Area
Sto. Domingo, Albay Marine Protected Area (SDAMPA)
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Red Buoy offers some of Donsol & Sorsogon's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Red Buoy site in Donsol offers a straightforward dive, often with a gentle drift. You'll typically find schooling fusiliers here, along with the occasional reef shark patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for a relaxed experience, or those hoping to log a second dive after searching for whale sharks.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Red Buoy
Red Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Red Buoy, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.8, 123.7) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
5.19 m/s
10.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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