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Rock Point East

Rock Point East is a stunning finger-shaped reef situated on the southeast corner of Apo Island. This magnificent diving spot boasts an abundance of vibrant reef fish, captivating coral formations, and occasional visits from pelagic species. The prevailing currents ensure an optimal diving experience, with the east side leading to a captivating plateau covered in impressive hard and soft corals, attracting schools of reef fish.

Divers can enjoy excellent visibility of up to 20 meters and explore the wonders of Rock Point East at depths reaching a maximum of 21 meters. This diving site accommodates divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. When the currents pick up, divers can marvel at the beauty of passing manta rays, alongside schooling fusiliers, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, longfin bannerfish, and red tooth trigger fish which have made this area their home. Additionally, the region serves as a hunting ground for remarkable species such as giant trevally, bluefin trevally, and schooling big eye trevally. Occasionally, divers may even catch a glimpse of a reef shark or the majestic scalloped hammerhead.

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Rock Point East, where the captivating marine life and stunning underwater landscapes will leave divers in awe.

Diving Conditions Score for Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East

Depth

21m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East
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Dive Score Chart for Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East: 06:00
Sunset at Rock Point East: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Rock Point East 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 Rock Point East
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East

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

Ideal Conditions for Rock Point East

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 Rock Point East

Rock Point East 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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