Dive Sites at Anilao
by Neil HambletonSome dive sites available at Anilao PRINCIPAL DIVE SITES
| Site | Time from Arthur's (min) |
Typical Depth (metres) |
Description |
| Arthur's | 0 | 4 - 25 | Slope to a drop-off in front of resort |
| Bahura | 30 | 5 - 30 | Dropoff / overhangs |
| Beatrice | 40 | 5 - 30 | Steep slope |
| Bethlehem | 40 | 5 - 15 | Steep coral slope |
| Caban Cove | 30 | 8 - 18 | Gradual to steep slope |
| Cathedral | 10 | 20 | Fish feeding near a cross |
| Daryl Laut | 30 | 10 - 30 | Wreck dive |
| Devil's Point | 45 | 5 - 25 | Coral slope |
| Eagle Point | 15 | 10 - 20 | Shallow dropoff near another resort |
| Kirby's Rock | 25 | 30 | 2 pinnacles |
| Koala | 10 | 10 - 25 | Gentle slope |
| Layag Layag | 25 | 5 - 20 | Coral slope |
| Mainit | 30 | 5 - 30 | Shark cave at around 6m |
| Malahibong-manoc | 75 | 5 - 25 | Sandy slope with coral heads |
| Mapating | 60 | 20 - 40 | Deep coral dropoff |
| Red Palm | 35 | 5 - 25 | Steep coral |
| Red Rock | 35 | 5 - 15 | Coral mound |
| Sepok Wall | 35 | 5 - 35 | Short wall |
| Sombrero | 30 | 5 - 25 | Steep to gradual slope |
| Twin Rocks | 20 | 15 | Sunken barge |
Diving is from bancas, which are long narrow outriggers. January to June is generally the dry season, and July to December the wet. There is more risk of typhoons between May and November.
Visibility is generally good, except between June to September, where it can vary from 10 to 15 metres. (Although we had 20 metres). Temperature ranges from 24-28 C with February being the coldest month.
Current: The tidal range at Anilao is quite big. So, depending on the dive site the current may vary from very light to very strong. Some sites are recommended for experienced divers only. It pays to get local advice. Current: The tidal range at Anilao is quite big. So, depending on the dive site the current may vary from very light to very strong. Some sites are recommended for experienced divers only. It pays to get local advice.
January to June is generally the dry season, and July to December the wet. There is more risk of typhoons between May and November.
Visibility is generally good, except between June to September, where it can vary from 10 to 15 metres. (Although we had 20 metres). Temperature ranges from 24-28 C with February being the coldest month.
Current: The tidal range at Anilao is quite big. So, depending on the dive site the current may vary from very light to very strong. Some sites are recommended for experienced divers only. It pays to get local advice.
