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Leonardo Reef

Philippines / Sipalay

Leonardo Reef is a reef diving and wreck diving dive site lead in Sipalay, Philippines. The reference depth is 10-16 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 and 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

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

16 m

Average depth

16 m

Current

Calm

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Sipalay dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving
  • • Reference depth: 10-16 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Leonardo 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

coral

Dive types

ReefWreck

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 10-16 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.

Map and coordinates

Leonardo Reef

9.728, 122.412

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Leonardo Reef 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 Leonardo Reef are Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

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

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.