Reef · Wall · Drift
Apo Island Marine Sanctuary
Visayas
Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Nov – May
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty level
Depth
16 ft – 115 ft
Depth range
Visibility
49 ft – 115 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Variable
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
79°F – 84°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
A pioneering Philippine community no-take marine reserve founded in 1982 in partnership with Dr. Angel Alcala and Silliman University Marine Lab — a model for SE Asian community MPAs. The 450-metre shoreline and hard-coral wall now hosts >650 fish and >400 coral species, and is one of the world's densest aggregations of resident sea turtles (60+ photo-IDed individuals).
Certification Required: Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Variable
Current strength changes with tides and conditions. Check local conditions before diving.
Strength Scale
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Best Time to Visit
Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
JunGood
Shoulder season with generally good conditions. Some variability in weather and visibility.
BestGoodLess FavorablePeak
Marine Life
4 species recorded at this site
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Strong current
High"The Wash" / Coconut Point can produce strong downcurrents off the headlands
Boat traffic
MediumBanca traffic over the shallow sanctuary lip
Certification Required
A minimum of Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Depth Profile
Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
16 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
59 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
115 ft
Deepest point
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