KIOWA - Siargao

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.

Location
Siargao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.015000, 125.501660
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
33m

Marine Protected Area: Poblacion Fish Sanctuary

Best Time to Dive in Siargao

The warmest water temperatures in Siargao occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C
  • February: 27.7°C
  • March: 27.9°C
  • April: 28.4°C
  • May: 29.1°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 30.1°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 29.4°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Siargao

Nearest Dive Centres to KIOWA

Marine Life in Siargao

Home to 87 recorded species including 62 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for KIOWA

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • 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