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Japanese Wreck

Philippines / Puerto Galera

Japanese Wreck is a wreck diving dive site lead in Puerto Galera, Philippines. The reference depth is 25-42 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is best for advanced divers. The source card points to a profile suited to wreck 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.

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Recommended level

Advanced

Recommended dives

50+

Max depth

42 m

Average depth

42 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

  • • Puerto Galera dive-site lead for wreck diving
  • • Reference depth: 25-42 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and nudibranchs and macro life

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

coralreef fishnudibranch

Dive types

Wreck

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 25-42 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, 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.

Map and coordinates

Japanese Wreck

13.521, 120.949

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Japanese Wreck 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 Japanese Wreck 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 coral, reef fish, nudibranch.