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Kan Oran Reef
Kan Oran Reef is a gentle wall reef on Apo Island in the Philippines.
Local operator required
A local guide or dive shop is the normal way to pick the calmest entry and stay within sanctuary rules.
Apo Island wall reef with overhangs, ledges, coral gardens, and shore access from the island.
About Kan Oran Reef
Kan Oran Reef is a gentle Apo Island wall dive just north of the marine sanctuary, with overhangs, ledges, and coral gardens that make the site feel bigger than its modest depth profile. It is a good fit for newer divers because the terrain is readable and the reef structure is forgiving, but the wall still keeps enough relief to stay interesting for experienced divers. On a calm day you can expect colorful soft and hard corals, clownfish, angelfish, turtles, and other reef life around the wall.
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Research Estimate At Kan Oran Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Kan Oran Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kan Oran Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 21m
Depth Note
Gentle wall with shallow overhangs and a maximum depth around 21m.
Best Season
November to May usually brings calmer weather and more manageable currents.
Typical Conditions
Gentle wall with colorful coral gardens, overhangs, and ledges; currents can vary by reef and season.
Safety & Access At Kan Oran Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Check the current on the day and keep buoyancy tight around overhangs and ledges.
Access Restrictions
Trail access from Apo Island is possible from the beach facing the reef, but local guide timing matters because currents vary by reef.
Legal Notes
Follow Apo Island marine-sanctuary rules and your guide's route plan.
Local Intel For Kan Oran Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed wall dive with overhangs and ledges that suits newer divers. The reef gives easy structure to follow and plenty of coral to inspect.
Freediving
The shallow top can work for calm-day freediving, but the reef is mainly a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work on calm days along the shallow edge, though the reef is better on scuba.
Wildlife at Kan Oran Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kan Oran Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kan Oran Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
