Great Discovery Reef
Why dive here
Great Discovery Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Great Discovery Reef in Palawan is a decent coral dive, though it won't redefine your logbook. We've found the reef hosts a good variety of the usual suspects: butterflyfish, anthias, and some smaller reef sharks cruising by. It’s a solid choice for a multi-dive day, particularly if you appreciate healthy hard coral formations and a relaxed pace. Expect average visibility, but generally calm conditions make it suitable for newer divers looking to build confidence.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Great Discovery Reef
Great Discovery Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Great Discovery 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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