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Layag-Layag Reef

Batangas · Philippines

Layag-Layag Reef is an offshore pinnacle rising from 40 meters to within 8 meters of the surface, swept by open-ocean currents that bring spectacular concentrations of large fish including Napoleon wrasse, barracuda schools, and dogtooth tuna. The pinnacle's upper sections are covered in dense hard coral growth and sea fans, while the deeper flanks attract schooling fusiliers in numbers that can darken the water column. This is Batangas' most impressive big-fish site and requires Advanced certification due to the currents and open-water conditions.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 40 m

Advanced depths

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

6 to 15 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

24 to 30°C

3mm wetsuit

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	24	24	25	26	27	27	27	27	27	26	25	24
Vis (m)	15	18	20	20	15	8	6	6	10	12	15	15
Current	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Strong	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Strong