Wall · Drift · Coral-garden · Swim-through · Drop-off

The southern terminus of Balicasag's circular drift dives, Rudy's Rock pairs some of the island's finest shallow coral gardens with deeper swim-throughs and small caverns cut into the wall. The reef shelf runs roughly 5 metres before tumbling toward 40, so divers cruise vibrant hard and soft corals up top and probe the cracks below. Schooling jacks and barracuda gather along the edge, and green and hawksbill turtles are a frequent sight. Worked as a drift from the bangka, currents are usually moderate but can build on the exposed southern corner, making it a satisfying dive for those with some wall experience.
Typical current strength at this dive site
Noticeable current requiring some effort to swim against. Good buoyancy control recommended.
Strength Scale
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
Shoulder season with generally good conditions. Some variability in weather and visibility.
6 species recorded at this site
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Bigeye Trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Nudibranch (assorted)
Nudibranchia spp.
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Current
MediumExposed southern corner accelerates tidal flow; drift can build quickly — keep the bangka in sight
Depth
MediumCoral shelf drops to ~40 m; swim-throughs invite deeper excursions — watch your gauge
Overhead environment
LowSmall caverns cut into the wall — torch required; stay at cavern entrance unless trained for overhead environments
Boat traffic
LowBalicasag circuit traffic; inflate SMB before ascending from the wall
Certification Required
A minimum of Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
16 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
66 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
131 ft
Deepest point
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