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Toms Reef

Toms Reef

Luzon, Philippines

Depth
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32m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Toms Reef

Luzon, Philippines

Toms Reef
Depth
Depth Icon

32m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

13m - 38m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

About Toms Reef
This reef starts in shallow waters and gradually slopes to a depth of 32 meters. Strong currents are common, thus this dive is suitable for advanced level divers. Its an interesting dive with a large variety of marine life and corals to be seen. This reef also has several cracks and crevices for the diver to explore.

Toms Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Night, Other, Drift

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

32m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 33%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 30m / 35%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Groupers
  • Lion Fish
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Puffer Fish
  • Rays
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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