SD FLORID
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) - SD FLORID offers some of Visayas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The SD Florid sits upright, a surprisingly intact motor vessel resting on a sandy bottom at 50 meters. We’ve found the stern section, in particular, offers some interesting penetration for divers comfortable with overhead environments and good buoyancy. Schools of yellow-lined snapper often swirl around the bow, and we’ve spotted giant frogfish camouflaged on the deck plating more than once. It’s a compelling technical dive, a chance to explore a genuine shipwreck rather than just a pile of debris, and it’s generally best suited for experienced wreck divers looking for depth and some honest exploration.
Typical SD FLORID Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SD FLORID
Dive shops near SD FLORID
Aquaventure Whitetip Dive Supply
Blue Coral
Divers Point Cebu
Aquamundo
SSISP PHIL. CORP.
DOLGORAE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SD FLORID
SD FLORID Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SD FLORID, 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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