Japanese Wreck

Mindoro, Puerto Galera, Luzon, Philippineswreck42 m maxtechnical

Conditions & tides

Japanese WreckPuerto Galera

Fair · 4/5

conditions visualisation

Fair4/5

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

Wind13 kn ESE

Current~0.3 kn NNW · model

Swell

0.2 m · 3s · NE

Water

29 °C

Max depth

42 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 15:45 & 05:45 local

Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 17:27 local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.1 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

Japanese Wreck is the remains of a wooden World War II patrol boat resting in the Puerto Galera area, accessible year-round subject to conditions. The wreck retains its engine, shaft, and propeller, and sits at a maximum depth of 20 metres.

The site is rated advanced and can only be dived on a flood tide, so timing the entry around tidal conditions is essential. Current is generally light, and water temperature runs between 26 and 30°C.

Marine life at the wreck includes schooling sardines, giant trevally, moray eels, sweetlips, and thresher shark, alongside macro subjects and small invertebrates — making it a rewarding site for both wide-angle and close-up work.

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