Cordova 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) - Cordova reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Cordova Reef is a straightforward shore dive, good for new divers getting their fins wet. The reef slopes gently to 19 metres, with a decent spread of hard corals and a few soft ones. We’ve seen juvenile cuttlefish here, and lots of small reef fish like damselfish and parrotfish. It’s a comfortable place to practice skills without strong currents.
Typical Cordova reef 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Cordova reef
DOLGORAE
SSISP PHIL. CORP.
E&Z Diving Center
LE GRAND BLEU SCUBA DIVING OUTDOOR LEISURE SERVICE
CNC SCUBA
NB Blue Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cordova reef
Cordova reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cordova 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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