North Danger Reefs - Palawan
Diving the North Danger Reefs feels like a proper expedition, way out in the Spratly Islands. It’s a remote place, a real commitment to get here, but that’s part of the draw. We’ve found some spectacular hard coral formations here, rising like submerged mountains from the seafloor. Visibility can be excellent, often hitting 30 meters on a good day, letting you really appreciate the scale of the reef. We've encountered pelagics cruising by, sharks, and big schools of trevally in the bluer water. It’s definitely for the more experienced diver who appreciates genuine isolation and isn't afraid of a longer journey to get there.
- Location
- Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 11.450000, 114.350000
- Type
- reef
Best Time to Dive in Palawan
The warmest water temperatures in Palawan occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- February: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- March: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
- April: 29.0°C (air: 28.6°C)
- May: 29.0°C (air: 29.1°C)
- June: 29.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
- July: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
- August: 29.0°C (air: 28.4°C)
- September: 29.0°C (air: 28.1°C)
- October: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
- November: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
- December: 29.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Palawan
- Alicia Annie Reef (reef)
- Amy Douglas Reef (reef)
- An Nhon Nam Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Ardasier Reef (reef)
- ASIA PACIFIC - 0m (wreck)
- Bahura
- Bãi cạn Nâu Bắc Lớn - 5-15m (reef)
- Baker Reef (reef)
- Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Bamford Reef (reef)
- Bamford Reef (reef)
- Barque Canada Reef (reef)
- Bin Reef (reef)
- Block 1
Marine Life in Palawan
Home to 6 recorded species including 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sharks & rays.
Notable Species
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Fig cone (Conus figulinus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Noble Cone (Conus nobilis) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Bluespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) - Sharks & Rays
Recommended Packing List for North Danger Reefs
Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories