Whale Shark confirmed 4 months ago

Napantao Marine Sanctuary

Sogod Bay · Philippines

One of the oldest protected reefs in Sogod Bay, where a steep wall drops away carpeted in giant gorgonian fans and soft corals. Currents along the wall pull in trevally and barracuda, seasonal whale sharks cruise the bay, and the coral bommies hide rich macro life. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters in good conditions.

Conditions

Depth

12 to 40 m

Advanced depths

Current

Can be moderate

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 22 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

24 to 32°C

Spring suit; southwest winds begin

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	24	24	25	26	26	28	28	28	27	27	26	25
Vis (m)	15	15	20	20	20	20	20	20	15	15	15	15
Current	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Strong