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Naked Island Channel

Siargao · Philippines

The tidal channel between Naked Island and the surrounding islets funnels current-rich water and concentrates schooling fish in impressive numbers. Jacks, fusiliers, and surgeonfish form dense tornados in the mid-water column while grey reef sharks patrol the channel floor at 18 to 28 metres. During whale shark season (March to May) the channel is a reliable aggregation point; whale shark encounters are frequent with 30 to 45 minute sightings at the surface and shallow dives. The reef along the channel walls is in excellent condition with thick soft-coral growth.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

27 to 30°C

3mm shorty

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	27	27	27	28	28	29	29	29	29	28	27	27
Vis (m)	18	18	18	18	15	15	15	15	15	15	18	18
Current	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Strong	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate