Reef
down to 25 m
Agahuta
A gentle reef slope with low current, averaging around 10 m, listed for marine biology and photography.
- Open Water
Technical
Mapating Rock
Dive site in Anilao, Philippines
A current-swept submerged rock with plenty of pelagic action, only suitable for experienced divers.
- Max depth
- 46 m
- Level
- Technical
- Best months
- Nov–Dec, Apr–May
- Current
- Strong
The dive
A dive. Known for whitetip reef sharks, stingrays and schooling pelagics.
Who it's for
TechnicalSource: divephotoguide.com
Recommended minimum: Technical (Tec, cave, trimix, rebreather).
- DepthThe usual dive goes deeper than lower certifications allow.
- CurrentCurrent can be strong; you need good air management and buoyancy.
- Strong current: dive with a local guide and carry a surface marker buoy.
Conditions
- Environment
- Open water
- Water
- Sea water
What you might see
- Whitetip reef sharks
- Stingrays
- Schooling pelagics
Season in Anilao
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Best months: Nov–Dec, Apr–May.
Source: bluewaterdivetravel.comWhere is Anilao?
The point shows the Anilao area, not the exact dive site.
More dives in Anilao
Macro
down to 5 m
Anilao Pier
A classic Anilao night dive under pilings covered in sea squirts and sponges, with frogfish, seahorses, cuttlefish and the odd mimic octopus.
- Open Water
- Cuttlefish
Reef
down to 10 m
Aquaventure House Reef
A shallow resort house reef with shore entry, listed for first dives, children's dives and dive training.
- Open Water
Reef
down to 15 m
Balanoy
A 15 m reef close to the resorts, a short boat ride away, with low current and night dives possible.
- Open Water
Wall
down to 18 m
Batalan Rock
A wall and reef dive with low current and a maximum depth of 18 m.
- Open Water
Muck
down to 25 m
Buceo Point
The Buceo Anilao house reef, described by the resort as one of the best muck diving points in the area.
- Advanced
About this page
Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.