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Boat access in Anilao and Batangas (Verde Island Passage); plan for current control and tight team spacing.
About Batangas Channel
Batangas Channel is a current-led reef dive in Anilao and Batangas (Verde Island Passage) with a current-led profile and reef turn. It suits confident divers who can keep a tight team together and work with the water rather than against it.
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Research Estimate At Batangas Channel
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Batangas Channel?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Batangas Channel Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 15m
Depth Note
Depth ranges up to 15 m (49 ft) on a gentle slope to a sandy seabed.
Best Season
Calmer dry-season windows usually make Anilao and Batangas easier to dive.
Typical Conditions
A current-led profile and reef turn with a planning focus on current and site timing.
Safety & Access At Batangas Channel
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Use conservative buoyancy and a tight buddy team for drift conditions; match the dive to the site’s main hazard.
Access Restrictions
Check local shore access or boat timing with the operator before entering.
Legal Notes
Follow local access rules and any marine-park or facility guidance that applies to the site.
Local Intel For Batangas Channel
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Anilao mixes reef, muck, and current-sensitive dives, so scuba planning should match the site type.
Freediving
Only the calmest shallow sites are worth considering for freediving here.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the calmest shallow bays and is usually secondary to scuba.
Wildlife at Batangas Channel
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Batangas Channel
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Batangas Channel
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
