Kirby's Rock
Anilao · Philippines
Named after a pioneering Anilao diver, this rocky pinnacle draped in soft corals and hydroids is one of the richest nudibranch aggregation sites in the Philippines. Macro photographers routinely spend 60 minute dives within a 5 metre radius.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 28 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
5 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Wetsuit recommended
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Chromodoris Nudibranch
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 266 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Anna'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 340 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Chamberlain'S Nembrotha
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 191 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Loch'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 117 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Geometric Goniobranchus
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 112 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Tryon'S Hypselodoris
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 105 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Robust Ghost Pipefish
Last confirmed Apr 30, 2026 · 19 records
Very likely
Most dives
Pygmy Seahorse
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 28 records
Very likely
Most dives
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