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Dive Spot Guide•
Rock Point West
Boat-accessed Apo Island reef with a steep coral slope, turtles, and flow.
Local operator required
Usually reached on guided Apo Island boat trips.
Rock Point West is an Apo Island boat dive on the southwest corner, with a steep coral slope, a plateau near the tip, and current that can strengthen on the point.
About Rock Point West
Rock Point West is a boat-accessed Apo Island reef on the island's southwest corner. A steep coral slope drops toward a plateau near the southern tip, where flow can strengthen and the dive becomes more active. The shallow reef carries soft and hard coral, with turtles, longnose emperor, frogfish, nudibranchs, and other reef life making it a scenic, wildlife-rich reef dive.
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Research Estimate At Rock Point West
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Rock Point West?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Rock Point West Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Sources place the site in easy recreational range, with a shallow coral garden over a steeper outer slope.
Best Season
November to May, with the most settled windows often in the drier months from January to May.
Typical Conditions
A steep coral slope leads to a plateau near the point, with the strongest flow usually nearer the southern tip.
Safety & Access At Rock Point West
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan for stronger flow near the southern tip and keep the dive flexible if current picks up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and local sanctuary rules apply.
Legal Notes
Treat Rock Point West as part of a protected marine sanctuary and follow local operator instructions.
Local Intel For Rock Point West
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site follows a steep coral slope that eases toward a plateau near the point, so the profile can feel relaxed at first and more active as the current builds.
Freediving
Only consider freediving in very calm conditions on the shallow reef; the site is primarily a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here and only makes sense in calm conditions on the shallow coral garden.
Wildlife at Rock Point West
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Rock Point West
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Rock Point West
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
