Dive-site story
Rising off the coast of Caban Island in Anilao, Kirby's Rock features a vibrant pinnacle that plunges into a wall and steep slope. The rocky structure is coated in gorgonian seafans, soft corals, and sponges that shelter exceptional macro critters. Divers often circulate the formation while inspecting crevices and fan coral branches before finishing along the shallower reef top.
Submerged pinnacle draped in dense gorgonian sea fans
Prime macro encounters with pygmy seahorses and frogfish
Sheltered crevices harboring diverse nudibranch species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal visibility and calm seas around Anilao.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargibant's Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate Ghost PipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| AnthiasPseudanthias | Common |
Marine forecast
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