Twin Rocks El Nido
El Nido, Palawan · Philippines
2 submerged limestone outcrops create a micro habitat mosaic that macro hunters love. The rubble and coralline algae patches between the rocks shelter seahorses, ghost pipefish, and a rotating cast of cryptic critters whose camouflage makes every find feel like a discovery.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 28 m
Open water and up
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
5 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 31°C
Wetsuit recommended
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Ocellaris Anemonefish
Last confirmed Jun 17, 2026 · 25 records
Very likely
Most dives
Palawan Monitor
Last confirmed Apr 14, 2026 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blue Linckia
Last confirmed Jul 2, 2026 · 14 records
Very likely
Most dives
Loch'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 16 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Blackspotted Puffer
Last confirmed Jul 1, 2026 · 17 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Thorny Seahorse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hairy Frogfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Harlequin Ghost Pipefish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear