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Jack's Point

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.1 12 especies 13 colaboradores

Jack's Point is a year-round dive site within Apo Reef Natural Park, Philippines, known for healthy coral and abundant marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Apo Reef Natural Park updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPABleachingRiskPhotoFriendlyFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
8.1 kn
Olas
0.48 m
Agua
29.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (19%)
Now: SE (140°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.05m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.22m)

+1.3 m+0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.22m ▼ 11:00 · +0.28m ▲ 03:00 · +1.21m ▼ 13:00 · +0.25m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.6 · mod Aire PM2.51 · good 05:47 17:56
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.4 0.52 6 11mm
09-20 6.6 0.38 7 6mm
09-21 7.4 0.32 9 6mm
09-22 6.8 0.28 9 5mm
09-23 3.8 0.28 2 0mm
09-24 9.5 0.22 5 3mm
09-25 8.1 0.26 9 2mm

About this spot

Jack's Point sits within Apo Reef Natural Park, one of the Philippines' most protected marine areas. The site attracts divers seeking healthy coral ecosystems and reliable encounters with reef species. Located in a marine protected area, the site benefits from active conservation that keeps coral bleaching stress low and biodiversity high. Divers visiting Jack's Point can expect encounters with reef fish, rays, and other pelagic species typical of Philippine reef systems. The area has documented at least 12 distinct species observations, giving you a sense of the marine life present. Community videos from other divers provide real-world context for what to expect underwater. Access and logistics depend on your location relative to Apo Reef. Most divers arrange trips through local operators based in nearby towns. The year-round diving window means you can plan a trip almost any month, though local conditions and weather patterns may affect actual dive days. Being inside a protected park means following all MPA regulations—check with your operator before booking.

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

Mejores meses

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Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifePelágico

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 ↔ 11768km · ~2707kg · €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

When is the best time to dive Jack's Point?

Jack's Point is diveable year-round. However, local weather and sea conditions vary by season. Check with operators in the area for current conditions before your trip, as monsoon patterns and wind can affect dive days.

What marine life will I see at Jack's Point?

The site has documented 12 species observations, including reef fish, rays, and other species typical of Philippine reef systems. Coral health is good with no bleaching stress, supporting a diverse ecosystem.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Jack's Point are not currently available. Contact local dive operators in the Apo Reef area for site-specific details before booking.

How do I access Jack's Point and what permits do I need?

Jack's Point lies within Apo Reef Natural Park, a marine protected area. You must dive with an authorized local operator who handles all MPA permits and regulations. Book through operators based near the park.

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Apo Reef - Diving in the Philippines

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • you must try tubbataha reef only open 3 months a year the best dives by far in the philippines

    @adriannieto1158 · 👍 8
  • That visibility though.. 😍

    @pearl6340 · 👍 4
  • OMG....so stunning, Philippines is a beautiful place, under water and above.

    @allen23vlogs · 👍 2

MacP Freediving: Bauan Batangas school of jacks

MacPadventuresOfALifetime
💬 1 top comments
  • i liked subbed and turned on notifications

    @lorddoltish9979 · 👍 0

Dive & Trek - School of Jack Fish at Anilao Philippines

Blue Paradive Center
wind peaks Jan-Jul-Feb, calmest Jun-Apr-May, 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)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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