Whale Rock
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) - Whale Rock offers some of Visayas's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Whale Rock, in the Visayas, presents a rocky reef environment. We’ve found it’s a good spot for spotting the smaller stuff, nudibranchs often make an appearance on the rock faces. The site is generally calm, suiting newer divers or those who prefer a relaxed pace over strong currents. It's a solid choice for a quiet afternoon dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whale Rock
Whale Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whale Rock, 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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