IRUNIA
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) - IRUNIA offers some of Visayas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Irúnia isn't your typical Visayan wreck dive. At a maximum depth of just eight metres, it's more like a shallow-water playground, perfect for longer bottom times and really soaking in the details. We love that it’s so accessible, making it a great option for newer divers getting comfortable with overhead environments, or even photographers who want to take their time getting the shot right. This isn’t some pristine, intact vessel. The Irúnia is a proper wreck, broken and scattered, with its ribs jutting out like ancient bones. It’s the kind of site where you fin slowly, peering into every crevice. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs inching across the metal, moray eels peeking from the darker nooks, and schools of small reef fish darting between the decaying structure. It feels less like a ship and more like a purpose-built artificial reef now, completely given over to the ocean. Our favourite part? The way the light filters through the broken sections, creating these shimmering shafts. It's truly magical and feels different with every passing cloud.
Typical IRUNIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to IRUNIA
Dive shops near IRUNIA
Aquaventure Whitetip Dive Supply
Blue Coral
Aquamundo
Divers Point Cebu
Pacifica Dive
SSISP PHIL. CORP.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for IRUNIA
IRUNIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for IRUNIA, 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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