Second Thomas Shoal
Why dive here
Second Thomas Shoal is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Second Thomas Shoal, out in the South China Sea, offers a substantial coral reef system worth exploring. Visibility can vary, but when it’s good, you’ll find the usual suspects of Palawan’s reef fish navigating the hard and soft corals. It's a spot for experienced divers looking for remote reef diving, not necessarily big pelagics. Expect a quiet dive, away from the usual crowds.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Second Thomas Shoal
Second Thomas Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Second Thomas Shoal, 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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