Coral Reef
Protected Area
Olango Island Wildlife 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) - Coral Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Coral Reef" in the Visayas offers a straightforward dive, primarily on slopes of hard and soft corals. It's a decent spot for newer divers to practice buoyancy, with generally mild currents. You'll likely see smaller reef fish darting between the coral heads, and maybe a nudibranch or two if you look closely. It's a pleasant enough dive for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical Coral Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Reef
Coral Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Reef, 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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