VEFIL
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 - VEFIL offers some of Subic Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest May, June, July.
The VEFIL, a fishing vessel, rests upright at 23 meters on the sandy floor of Subic Bay. It’s a solid wreck, not overly large, but with plenty of nooks and crannies to poke around in. You'll find batfish often schooling around the mast, and the holds have become home to a good number of lionfish and various nudibranchs on the deck plating. The superstructure is accessible, allowing for some decent penetration if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. It's a great second dive of the day for divers looking to explore a wreck without strong currents, and a good spot for newer wreck divers to get a feel for things.
Typical VEFIL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to VEFIL
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Scuba Academy Manila
Blueworld Dive Center
Dive Buddies Philippines
Divers Point
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VEFIL
VEFIL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VEFIL, 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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