BCL
Protected Area
Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA)/Las Piñas-Parañaque
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks - BCL offers some of Subic Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest May, June, July.
The BCL is a shallow barge wreck in Subic Bay, sitting at a consistent 6 meters. It’s a pretty easy dive, mainly for newer divers or those looking for a long, relaxed safety stop. What makes it interesting is how much the fish life has taken over; we often see schools of juvenile batfish and snapper sheltering around the hull. You can’t penetrate the wreck, but it’s a good spot to practice buoyancy and observe how a relatively small structure becomes its own ecosystem.
Typical BCL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Scuba Academy Manila
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Blueworld Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BCL
BCL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BCL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (14.67, 120.67) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.8–31.5°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NW (296.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.071 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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