KIOWA
Protected Area
Poblacion Fish Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - KIOWA offers some of Siargao's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
The Kiowa wreck off Siargao is a decent dive, a former cargo vessel that went down in Typhoon Nell back in '93. She sits upright, though definitely showing her age at 33 metres. You can swim through parts of the superstructure, where schools of batfish hang out in the gloom and the occasional reef shark cruises by. It's a proper wreck dive, dark and a little eerie, making it best for divers with some experience under their belt. We've often seen giant trevally circling the mast, making for a dramatic silhouette against the lighter water above.
Typical KIOWA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (33m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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 KIOWA
KIOWA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KIOWA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.91, 125.03) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.333 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
32.39 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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