Palawan, Philippines

    Xiantou Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Why dive here

    Xiantou 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

    Xiantou Reef gives you a good look at a healthy coral reef. We’ve seen plenty of reef fish flitting through the hard corals here, and on a good day, the visibility lets you appreciate the scale of the place. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for anyone looking for a solid reef experience without major challenges. If you're after calm conditions and a pleasant drift over corals, this is a good pick.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Xiantou Reef

    Xiantou Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Xiantou 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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