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Irako

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Irako is a year-round dive destination in the Philippines with active species monitoring and community video documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Irako © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.2 kn
Olas
0.2 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (25%)
Now: SSE (160°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.08m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.26m)

+1.3 m+0.3 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.26m ▼ 12:00 · +0.3m ▲ 03:00 · +1.26m ▼ 13:00 · +0.29m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.6 · high Aire PM2.52 · good 05:49 17:58
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7 0.2 7 14mm
09-20 5.6 0.18 3 8mm
09-21 6.5 0.18 9 7mm
09-22 7 0.18 8 11mm
09-23 3.2 0.14 3 2mm
09-24 4.8 0.1 9 17mm
09-25 4 0.1 9 15mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Irako is a dive site in the Philippines that welcomes divers throughout the year. The spot has generated 12 documented species observations and benefits from ongoing community engagement, evidenced by three videos shared by local divers and operators. This active documentation suggests a healthy, well-visited location that attracts repeat visitors and contributes to regional dive knowledge. The site sits outside any designated marine protected area, allowing flexible dive operations. While specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't currently available, the volume of species observations indicates rich marine life worth exploring. Divers interested in Irako should gather current conditions from local operators before visiting, as tropical Filipino sites can vary seasonally despite year-round access. Coral health at Irako is currently under watch status, a reminder that responsible diving practices matter. Maintaining proper buoyancy, avoiding contact with coral, and respecting marine life supports the long-term health of this ecosystem. The community videos available online provide real-world insight into what recent visitors have encountered, making them valuable resources for trip planning.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Filipinas: 119 sitios, naufragios y paredes que justifican el vuelo

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 11797km · ~2713kg · €49

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Irako year-round?

Yes, Irako is open to diving throughout the year. Local conditions vary seasonally in the Philippines, so check current weather and water reports with nearby dive operators before booking.

What marine life should I expect at Irako?

Irako has 12 documented species observations on record. Watch the community videos available online for recent sightings and encounter reports from other divers.

Is Irako inside a marine protected area?

No. Irako is not located within an MPA, though this does not diminish the importance of responsible diving practices and coral conservation.

How do I learn more about current conditions at Irako?

Contact local dive operators in the Philippines near Irako. The three community videos available online also provide firsthand accounts of recent dives and site conditions.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Lusong gunboat

1.8 km
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Sangat Island Dive Resort

3.3 km
4.7 (272 reviews)
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 52+ times this month

D’Divers

8.9 km
5.0 (154 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 50+ times this month
Teléfono: +63 927 069 7247
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

51 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Roboastra tentaculata

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 dic 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
23 m

Pteraeolidia semperi

ムカデミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 ene 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
22 m

Dentamussium obliteratum

Bivalvia · Pectinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 sept 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
150–250 m

Callyspongia

Demospongiae · Callyspongiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 1988
×1registros
Profundidad:
9–12 m

Fromia hadracantha

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 1988
×1registros
Profundidad:
9–12 m

Phyllidia

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 1988
×1registros
Profundidad:
11–20 m

Omphalotropis

Gastropoda · Assimineidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 mar 1985
×1registros

Pterygia conus

Gastropoda · Mitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1983
×1registros

Inquisitor varicosus

Gastropoda · Pseudomelatomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1980
×1registros
Profundidad:
91 m

Vexilla vexillum

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 1975
×2registros

Myurella affinis

Gastropoda · Terebridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 dic 1969
×1registros

Grapsidae

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 jun 1940
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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wind peaks Jul-Feb-Apr, calmest Oct-Jan-Nov, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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