

Best for advanced divers, 5-35m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Ligpo Island features a pinnacle, wall, and reef system protected within the Bauwan Marine Sanctuary. Accessible by boat from Anilao Pier, the site offers depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres. Divers encounter a topography defined by walls and abundant fan corals. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 8 and 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 26 to 30C. The site is suitable for advanced divers and supports night diving. Hazards include strong currents, surge, sharp coral, and sharks. Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, ornate ghostpipefish, coconut octopus, giant frogfish, painted frogfish, spotfin lionfish, various nudibranchs, ribbon eels, oriental flying gurnards, coleman shrimp, snowflake moray, and clark's anemonefish.
13.81940, 120.90090
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
8-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, ornate ghostpipefish, coconut octopus, giant frogfish, painted frogfish, spotfin lionfish, nudibranchs, ribbon eels, oriental flying gurnards, coleman shrimp, snowflake moray, and clark's anemonefish.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents, surge, and depths reaching 35 metres.
The site offers diving depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres.
Access to the site requires a boat, typically a traditional Philippine boat from Anilao Pier.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths up to 35 metres, it is not specifically designated for snorkelling.
Diving at Ligpo Island in Anilao and Batangas requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ligpo Island in Anilao and Batangas. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
Ligpo Island in Anilao and Batangas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ligpo Island in Anilao and Batangas typically ranges from 8 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.