Apo Island

Philippinesreef30 m maxbeginner

Conditions & tides

Apo IslandPhilippines

Fair · 3/5

Approximate area — exact dive location unconfirmed; conditions reflect the general vicinity

Fair3/5

Some chop right now — best window today 8 AM–6 PM.

Wind19 kn NE

Current~1 kn SW · model

Swell

0.3 m · 4s · E

Water

30 °C

Max depth

30 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 03:15 PM & 05:00 AM local

Sunrise 05:38 AM · Sunset 05:23 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.5 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Apo Island is a 72-hectare volcanic island dive destination located in the Visayas region of the Philippines, known for its unique rock formations, 650 documented species of fish, and over 400 species of corals. In 2008, Sport Diver Magazine listed it among the top 100 diving spots in the world. The island's marine life is well preserved, and multiple dive sites circle the island, ranging from beginner to experienced levels.

Depths across the sites run from 5 m down to 30 m, with the reef terrain featuring soft coral gardens alongside the volcanic rock formations. The best diving season runs from October to May, with water temperatures between 26 °C and 31 °C and generally great visibility.

Marine life at Apo Island includes sea snakes, green and hawksbill turtles, schools of big-eye jacks and barracuda, soft corals, fusiliers, batfish, electric clams, frogfish, and nudibranchs. The site is accessed by boat, with day trips typically offering two to three dives around the island.

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Currents at Apo Island can be powerful and surge influence is present, so divers should be prepared for strong water movement even though many of the individual sites are suitable for beginners. Water temperature ranges from 26 °C to 31 °C depending on the season.

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