

Best for advanced divers, 5-70m, boat entry, moderate current.
Amos Rock is a wall and drift dive site in the Tubbataha Reefs, Philippines, featuring a vertical profile that drops from 5 metres to 70 metres. With an average depth of 25 metres, this site is suited for advanced divers capable of managing moderate currents and unpredictable surge. Visibility ranges from 10 to 40 metres. Divers must maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks along the wall. Boat access is required, and the site supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Trevally, Grey Reef Sharks, and various nudibranchs.
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Current direction and intensity can shift with little warning at this site, so agree on a clear abort depth and bail-out plan with your guide before descending. Boat cover and a surface marker buoy are essential given the depth and drift potential.
Accessible via liveaboard trips.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-70m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Emperor Angelfish, Giant Trevally, Grey Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, and Chromodoris Nudibranch.
No, Amos Rock is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth, moderate currents, and potential for unpredictable surge.
The site features a wall dropping from 5 metres to 70 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Amos Rock requires boat access, and boat cover is essential due to the drift potential.
This site is designed for diving, particularly given the depth profile and the requirement for advanced buoyancy control.
Diving at Amos Rock in Tubbataha requires the following certifications: Advanced, Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Amos Rock in Tubbataha. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Amos Rock in Tubbataha are March, April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Amos Rock in Tubbataha. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Amos Rock in Tubbataha typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.