Empire Reef
Why dive here
Empire Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Empire Reef is a reliable coral dive in Palawan. Expect to drift along healthy hard coral formations, with plenty of small reef fish like damselfish and parrotfish darting in and out. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, good for newer divers or those looking to shake off some rust.
Typical Empire Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Empire Reef
Empire Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Empire 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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