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Cogon

Cogon is a term in the Filipino language that translates to "grass." The name "Cogon Point" was derived from the type of grass used for roofing traditional houses, which can be spotted northeast of Apo Island's shoreline. This diving spot offers a vibrant assortment of reef fish, pelagic fish, filefish, clownfish, triggerfish, snappers, bannerfish, batfish, sweetlips, and schooling big eye trevallies, all engaging in an exhilarating dance with the currents. It is a captivating drift dive, best suited for advanced and experienced divers, as the strong currents add an extra thrill. The dive begins with a gentle slope that gradually leads to a magnificent wall adorned with a myriad of soft and hard corals. Lucky divers may encounter eagle rays, turtles, reef sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, and even majestic mantas. On rare occasions, a whale shark may grace lucky divers with its presence. With a visibility of approximately 18m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience for both beginners and advanced divers.

Diving Conditions Score for Cogon

8.9
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cogon

Depth

22m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Cogon

Wave Height

0.06m

Wind Speed

4.5 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

17.2km

Cloud Cover

59%

Wave Period

4.9s

Air Temperature

26.8°C

Precipitation

0.2 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cogon
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Dive Score Chart for Cogon

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.585401687763712/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.679833333333335/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Cogon: 06:00
Sunset at Cogon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cogon 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.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.95s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 6.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cogon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cogon

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 Cogon

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Cogon

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Cogon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cogon

Cogon 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 15, 2026

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