About
Apo Reef is a coral reef system in the Philippines situated in the western waters of Occidental Mindoro province in the Mindoro Strait. Encompassing 34 km2 (13 sq mi), it is considered the world's second-largest contiguous coral reef system, and is the largest in the country. The reef and its surrounding waters are protected areas administered as the Apo Reef Natural Park. It is one of the best known and most popular diving regions in the country, and is on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Water
- Ocean
- Access
- Boat
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Conditions today
- Water temperature
- 31°C
- Waves
- 0.3 m5 sec
- Wind
- 12 km/hW
Hour: 4:00 PM (site time) · Forecast guidance from E.U. Copernicus Marine Service data. Always follow your guide and shop. Data from Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Best time to dive
Typical conditions by month at this site, from satellite data and ocean models. Guidance, not a promise.
January
28°C 27°C to 28°CMost divers wear a 3 mm shorty
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageFebruary
27°C 27°C to 28°CMost divers wear a 3 mm shorty
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageMarch
28°C 27°C to 29°CMost divers wear a 3 mm shorty
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageApril
29°C 29°C to 30°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageMay
30°C 30°C to 31°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageJune
30°C 29°C to 31°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageJuly
30°C 29°C to 30°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageAugust
29°C 29°C to 30°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageSeptember
29°C 29°C to 30°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageOctober
29°C 29°C to 30°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageNovember
29°C 29°C to 29°CMost divers wear a skin or rash guard
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model averageDecember
28°C 28°C to 29°CMost divers wear a 3 mm shorty
Water temperature: 1993-2022 model average
Forecast from E.U. Copernicus Marine Service data. Always follow your guide and shop. Ocean data sources
Water temperature baseline: Copernicus Marine Global Ocean Physics Reanalysis, DOI 10.48670/moi-00021
Nearby dive sites
- Jack's Point
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
- Shark Ridge
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
- Manta Point
Occidental Mindoro
- Shark Airport
Occidental Mindoro
- Apo 29
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
- Prado Point
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Location
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Coordinates 12.68042, 120.474
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