Dive-site story
Secret Bay, locally referred to as Mainit, is one of Anilao's premier muck diving destinations. The site consists of a gently sloping bottom composed of dark volcanic sand, silt patches, and scattered coral rubble. Underwater macro photographers frequent this quiet bay day and night to search for cryptic critters camouflaged against the dark substrate.
World-class muck diving terrain featuring dark volcanic sand and rubble fields
Exceptional night diving opportunities for rare cephalopods and crustacean activity
Prime macro photography environment with low ambient water movement
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and stable conditions prevail throughout the dry northeast monsoon and spring months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wunderpus OctopusWunderpus photogenicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mimic OctopusThaumoctopus mimicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena lunulata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Striated FrogfishAntennarius striatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Coleman ShrimpPericlimenes colemani | Common |
Marine forecast
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