5-20m
    Palawan, Philippines

    Hampson Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Why dive here

    Hampson Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles and Sperm Whales
    Water27-30°C · warmest May, June, July
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    Hampson Reef offers a straightforward dive on a coral reef. It’s a good spot if you’re hoping to see green turtles, which are frequent visitors here. We'd suggest it for divers looking for a relaxed experience rather than a high-octane dive, with conditions generally calm and predictable.

    Typical Hampson Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0618:0311h 57m daylightGolden hour 17:35

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hampson Reef

    Hampson Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hampson Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.2, 119.35) (0km away)

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    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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