Wall · Reef · Drop-off
Snappers
Visayas
Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Nov – May
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty level
Depth
13 ft – 98 ft
Depth range
Visibility
33 ft – 98 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Mild
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
79°F – 86°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
A vivid coral wall on the Anda peninsula, accented with overhangs and crevices that shelter their namesake schools of snappers. The reef runs from roughly 4 metres at the top down past 30, its face studded with multicoloured gorgonian sea fans that hide several Bargibant's pygmy seahorses, alongside yellow frogfish, scorpionfish and a wealth of nudibranchs, some of them rare. Reef squid, banded sea kraits, crabs and shrimps round out the cast, and turtles cruise the wall. Mild currents and Anda's famously clear dry-season water make it a rewarding mix of wide-angle reef scenery and patient macro hunting.
Certification Required: Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Mild
Light current that is easy to swim against. Comfortable for most certified divers.
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. Notable sightings: Banded Sea Krait, Hawksbill Turtle, Giant Frogfish.
BestGoodLess FavorablePeak
Marine Life
7 species recorded at this site
Common
Pygmy Seahorse
Hippocampus bargibanti
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Occasional
Banded Sea Krait
Laticauda colubrina
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Occasional
Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Occasional
Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Abundant
Nudibranch (assorted)
Nudibranchia spp.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Occasional
Bigfin Reef Squid
Sepioteuthis lessoniana
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Common
Gorgonian Sea Fan
Annella mollis
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Current
LowGentle tidal flow along the Anda wall; usually mild but can pick up on incoming tide — easy to manage
Depth
MediumWall drops past 30 m; macro hunters working the gorgonians can drift deeper while tracking pygmy seahorses — set a depth alarm
Dangerous marine life
LowBanded sea kraits present in reef crevices — observe from a distance; do not handle
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
13 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
59 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
98 ft
Deepest point
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