Camotes
Protected Area
Caroyocan Fish Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 554+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Camotes offers some of Visayas's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Camotes Islands sit a little off the main Cebu dive circuit, and that’s part of their charm. We've always found the reefs here to be surprisingly robust, with healthy hard and soft coral growth. Down around Buho Rock, things get a bit more adventurous; expect some solid current and rewarding topography. We're talking interesting swim-throughs draped in black coral, and it’s a good spot for spotting a cruising whitetip or even an eagle ray if you're lucky. It's a nice option for divers who appreciate fewer crowds and don't mind a bit of a current.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Camotes
Camotes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Camotes, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–32.2°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
3.27 m/s
6.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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