

Best for advanced divers, 20-42m, boat entry, strong current.
Verde Island Wall is a vertical drop-off located near Puerto Galera, characterised by a sheer face descending from 20 to 42 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to consistently strong currents and the presence of down currents along the wall. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. The area is influenced by underwater springs, resulting in water temperatures 2 to 3 degrees warmer than surrounding regions. Access is by boat only, and divers must remain vigilant regarding heavy boat traffic in the channel. Divers should maintain sharp buoyancy control and monitor depth gauges closely throughout the dive to manage potential down currents.
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Deploy a surface marker buoy before every ascent because the passage is a major shipping corridor.
Accessible via day trips from Puerto Galera by boat, taking 20-30 minutes by speedboat or up to 1.5 hours by larger vessels.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-42m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
The wall drops from approximately 20 metres down to 42 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, potential down currents, and the technical nature of the wall.
Verde Island Wall is accessible by boat only. Divers must stay close to the boat during entry and exit to avoid heavy boat traffic in the area.
Hazards include strong currents, unpredictable down currents along the wall, and heavy boat traffic in the channel.
No, this is a deep wall dive site with strong currents and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Verde Island Wall in Puerto Galera requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Verde Island Wall in Puerto Galera. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Verde Island Wall in Puerto Galera are February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Verde Island Wall in Puerto Galera can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Verde Island Wall in Puerto Galera typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.