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Spot-specific notes on location, night-dive focus, shallow sandy terrain, and common macro subjects.
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Anilao Pier
Shallow inshore muck site in Mabini for night macro dives.
ScubaSnorkelShore EntryBeginner
Muck
Local operator required
Most visitors dive Anilao Pier with a local resort or guide, especially for night diving and local traffic coordination.
Usually dived from shore near the pier and lighthouse, this sheltered macro site rewards slow dusk or night searches over silty sand with variable visibility and possible daytime boat activity.
About Anilao Pier
Anilao Pier, also known as Janao-Janao, is a shallow inshore muck site in Mabini where divers work a silty sand flat, pier-adjacent structure, and patches of growth for macro life. It is most often planned as a dusk or night dive, when bobbit worms, octopus, frogfish, pipefish, nudibranchs, shrimp, and other small critters are easier to find for patient photographers and guide-led critter hunting.
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Research Estimate At Anilao Pier
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthNo current
Where Is Anilao Pier?
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Anilao Pier Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 5m
Depth Note
Average depth reported as 5 m.
Best Season
November to May is the most reliable window for calmer seas and better visibility; rainy-season runoff can noticeably reduce clarity.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered, shallow muck terrain with silty sand, scattered seaweed, and pier-side structure. Current is usually light, while visibility is workable but variable and can drop after rain or disturbed silt.
Safety & Access At Anilao Pier
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Usually dived slowly as a guided dusk or night macro site. Carry a dependable light, stay close to your guide or buddy in silt, and use clear surface signaling if you are in the area during daytime pier traffic.
Local Intel For Anilao Pier
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best suited to patient macro divers and photographers who can move slowly over silty bottom, seaweed patches, and pier-adjacent structure on a guided dusk or night dive.
Anilao Pier Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Anilao Pier
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Anilao Pier
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Avg. Visibility8m
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Anilao Pier Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
philippines.travel · Official
Used for conservative destination-level seasonality, calm-water window, and rainy-season visibility degradation.
www.dive-the-world.com · Editorial
Supports Anilao-wide macro focus, sheltered-site current baseline, and general seasonality.
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