30m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

    J BROTHERS

    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) - J BROTHERS 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 30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    J Brothers sits at 30 meters, a motor vessel that went down decades ago, and what a site it's become. This isn’t one of those wrecks where you’re just looking at a pile of rust. Instead, you'll find a beautifully intact hull, lying on its side, inviting exploration. We love the way the light filters through the upper deck, illuminating schools of batfish that seem to hang suspended in the water, almost like they're part of the ship's ghostly crew. Our favourite time to dive J Brothers is just after slack tide, when the currents are mellow and you can really take your time poking around the superstructure. Look closely and you'll spot resident lionfish tucked into every crevice, their feathery fins fanning gently. The cargo holds are still open, and peering into the gloom, you'll often see grouper lurking, sometimes even a nurse shark if you're lucky. It's a proper wreck dive, best suited for those comfortable at depth and with good buoyancy control, allowing you to drift through without stirring up the silt. It’s got a real story to tell, and you feel it down there.

    Typical J BROTHERS Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m 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 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for J BROTHERS

    J BROTHERS Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for J BROTHERS, 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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