Dive-site story
Located on the southwestern edge of the North Atoll in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Amos Rock presents a sheer drop-off flanked by an expansive coral plateau. Large sea fans and barrel sponges cling to the wall, which plunges into deep open ocean where pelagic predators regularly cruise past. Strong currents often sweep the corner, making it a classic drift dive where you can watch schools of fish assemble along the current seam.
Steep wall decorated with immense gorgonian fans and black coral bushes
Frequent patrols of grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks off the reef edge
Schools of bigeye trevally, bumphead parrotfish, and large Napoleon wrasse
Vibrant shallow reef flat displaying dense hard coral cover during safety stops
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The park is only accessible via liveaboard during the official calm weather window running from mid-March to mid-June.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped HammerheadSphyrna lewini | Rare |
Marine forecast
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