Philippines
Peters Mound
About this Dive Site
Description
Peters Mound is a captivating submerged seamount that acts as a magnet for schooling pelagics, including impressive aggregations of big-eye trevallies and barracudas, with thrilling possibilities of hammerhead shark encounters. The upper reaches of the mound are a riot of hard and soft corals, transitioning to a mesmerizing display of gorgonian fans and sponges in the deeper zones.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March
Jan
Good visibility, calm seas. Good for macro and smaller reef fish.
Feb
Consistent conditions, ideal for beginners and macro enthusiasts.
Mar
Peak dry season, excellent visibility, warm water. Potential for whale shark sightings offshore.
Apr
Water warms up, visibility can decrease slightly due to plankton.
More monthly highlights
May
Start of the warmer, wetter season. Visibility can be reduced.
Jun
Rainy season. Occasional downpours, but diving is still possible in sheltered areas.
Jul
Peak of the rainy season. Visibility can be very low due to runoff and plankton blooms.
Aug
Rainy season continues. Focus on very sheltered sites.
Sep
End of the rainy season. Visibility starts to improve.
Oct
Transition to dry season. Visibility improves. Manta ray season begins.
Nov
Manta ray season. Good visibility for spotting these gentle giants.
Dec
Continued good diving conditions, manta rays may still be present.
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