Rico’s Wall
Protected Area
Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Rico’s Wall offers some of Dumaguete's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Rico's Wall is a straightforward intermediate dive, dropping down to about 23 meters. It’s a nice drift along a healthy wall, with plenty of crinoids and smaller reef fish tucked into the crevices. Look for nudibranchs and flatworms if you take your time. It’s a good option for a second dive or for divers who appreciate macro life.
Typical Rico’s Wall 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Rico’s Wall
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BROTHER’S DIVE
BIGBOSS DIVE - BOHOL
GO2DIVE dive resort
Blue Gravity Diving Resort
Honu Dive Diving Center
Amola Diver
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rico’s Wall
Rico’s Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rico’s Wall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.23, 123.47) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29–31.3°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.36 m/s
8.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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