AOW Calm Boat

North Rock

Philippines / El Nido

North Rock is a reef diving dive site lead in El Nido, Philippines. The reference depth is 12-30 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

30 m

Average depth

21 m

Current

Calm

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Best for

Beginner friendly No

AOW recommended Yes

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

• El Nido dive-site lead for reef diving
• Reference depth: 12-30 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
• Likely highlights: barracuda and coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

barracudacoral

Dive types

Reef

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 12-30 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as calm, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
• boat 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: Boat.
• Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

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