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Portulano House Reef

Philippines / Anilao

Portulano House Reef is a reef diving dive site lead in Anilao, Philippines. The reference depth is 60 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is advanced recommended. The source page provides coordinates, terrain clues, and broad site characteristics, so WhereDive treats this as a structured planning record rather than a fully surveyed local briefing. Confirm daily conditions, visibility, and guide advice before adding it to your itinerary.

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Recommended level

Advanced

Recommended dives

40+

Max depth

60 m

Average depth

60 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

  • • Anilao dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 60 m
  • • Entry: shore dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: turtle, octopus, hard coral, soft coral, coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Portulano House Reef by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

turtleoctopushard coralsoft coralcoral

Dive types

Reef

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 60 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
  • • shore dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
  • • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
  • • Entry type: Shore.
  • • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

Map and coordinates

Portulano House Reef

13.814, 120.909

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Portulano House Reef is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for Portulano House Reef are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include turtle, octopus, hard coral, soft coral, coral.