8m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

    IRUNIA

    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) - IRUNIA offers some of Visayas's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 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

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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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)

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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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