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    Gilutungan Coral Plateau dive site
    reef
    21m
    Beginner
    Visayas, Philippines
    Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

    Gilutungan Coral Plateau

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    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) - Gilutungan Coral Plateau offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 554+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 21m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Gilutungan Coral Plateau is a comfortable drift dive, ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy second tank. The plateau itself sits around 21 metres, offering good bottom times. You'll often see schools of jacks and barracuda hanging in the gentle current, along with plenty of reef fish sheltering in the coral bommies. It’s a pleasant, straightforward dive.

    Typical Gilutungan Coral Plateau Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gilutungan Coral Plateau

    Gilutungan Coral Plateau Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gilutungan Coral Plateau, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)

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    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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