La Playa Reef
Protected Area
Tañon Strait Protected Seascape
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) - La Playa Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
La Playa Reef offers a decent dive for those looking to explore a straightforward coral reef in the Visayas. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift, with plenty of hard and soft corals to explore. Keep an eye out for parrotfish munching the reef and the occasional snapper hanging out in the crevices. This site works well for newer divers or anyone wanting a chilled-out afternoon plunge.
Typical La Playa Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Playa Reef
La Playa Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Playa 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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