Bamford Reef
Why dive here
Bamford Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Bamford Reef offers a solid coral dive, typical of many spots around Palawan. You'll find a good mix of hard and soft corals, providing shelter for the usual suspects: damselfish, wrasse, and smaller reef fish. It’s a comfortable site for a relaxed drift, suited to newer divers or anyone looking for an easy second dive. Expect a pleasant enough trip, but don't go in expecting anything groundbreaking.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bamford Reef
Bamford Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bamford Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.2, 119.35) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–30.7°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.69 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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