Donsol & Sorsogon, Philippines
    Bugsayon Marine Sanctuary

    Toms Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Bugsayon Marine Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Toms Reef offers some of Donsol & Sorsogon's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, August.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeNapoleon Wrasse and Pufferfish · 135+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest June, July, August
    CharacterReef dive

    Toms Reef is a straightforward coral dive off Donsol, often visited for a second dive after a whale shark encounter. Expect a healthy mix of hard and soft corals, with smaller reef fish like damselfish, angelfish, and parrotfish moving among them. It’s a good spot for some relaxed bottom time, particularly if you're looking for an easy drift or a chance to practice your photography in calmer conditions. Suitable for divers who appreciate a quiet reef.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Toms Reef

    Toms Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Toms Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.8, 123.7) (15km away)

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    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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