Chapel
This dive site is home to a variety of marine life, including marine vertebrates, invertebrates, and even marine reptiles. Keep an eye out for thresher sharks passing by in the deep blue waters.
With excellent visibility of up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, the Apo Island Catholic Chapel dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Explore this remarkable underwater world that offers something for divers of all skill levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Chapel
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Chapel
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Chapel
Wave Height
0.06m
Wind Speed
4.6 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
48.92km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
26.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Chapel
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.424886419753086/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.965160283687943/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Chapel are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.7s), Wind: 2.8 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 3.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ChapelAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Chapel
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Chapel
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Chapel
Ideal Conditions for Chapel
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Chapel
Chapel shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 12, 2026