BASCO
Protected Area
Mangrove Areas along Municipalities of Lavigan, Valencia Up to Taon River Municipality of Barcelona,, Islands of Masopelid, Mahaba, Condona, Bayagnan, Bilabid and Caye Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - BASCO offers some of Siargao's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest August, September, November.
Basco, off Siargao, offers a proper wreck dive, a motor vessel that went down back in '64. We found the stern sitting at around 30 meters, while the bow slopes deeper, hitting 55m at its furthest point. It's a proper dark silhouette against the blue, and you'll spot plenty of resident reef fish darting in and out of the corroded superstructure – schools of fusiliers are common here. Given the depth and the potential for currents, this one is definitely for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles. It’s not about penetration, but rather appreciating the scale of the wreck and the life it now supports.
Typical BASCO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BASCO
BASCO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BASCO, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.05°C
86°F
Current Speed
2 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.41 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
32.75 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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