San Jose
Philippines / Apo Reef
San Jose is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Apo Reef, Philippines. The reference depth is 15 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is AOW 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.
Recommended level
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
15 m
Average depth
15 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Apo Reef dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 15 m
- • Entry: shore dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
- • Likely highlights: coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing San Jose by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 15 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
San Jose
7.035, 125.716
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
San Jose is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for San Jose are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, 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 coral.