

Best for intermediate divers, 3-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Southeast Corner at Apo Reef is a reef and wall dive featuring depths between 3 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. This site is accessed by boat and typically involves a drift dive due to moderate currents. Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, Harlequin Sweetlips, Foxface Rabbitfish, unicornfish, elongate clams, groupers, emperor, sea cucumbers, and sea squirts. Divers should be aware of sharks and strong currents, particularly along the deeper wall sections. Due to the potential for accelerating currents and the deep nature of the site, it is suited for intermediate divers who can maintain good buoyancy and stay close to their guide.
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Current at the corner can accelerate quickly, especially on the deeper wall, so keep your group tight and agree on a turn-around depth before you enter. Boat cover is essential here as surface conditions can make a free ascent risky if you drift wide.
Requires a 3-hour boat journey from Sablayan.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers can encounter wrasses, Harlequin Sweetlips, Foxface Rabbitfish, unicornfish, elongate clams, groupers, emperor, sea cucumbers, and sea squirts. Sharks are also present at this site.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and the deep nature of the wall.
The site ranges from 3 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat dive; boat cover is essential as surface conditions can make free ascents risky if you drift away from the site.
Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Southeast Corner in Sablayan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Southeast Corner in Sablayan. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Southeast Corner in Sablayan are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Southeast Corner in Sablayan should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.