Scuba Diving in Philippines

Explore 1121 dive sites and 345 dive centres in Philippines. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Philippines Diving at a Glance

12 dive regions, 1121 dive sites, 345 dive centres, 827 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Philippines

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Philippines

The best months to dive in Philippines are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.9°C, current 8.9 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 27.7°C, current 11.9 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 28°C, current 14.1 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 28.5°C, current 12.6 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 29.1°C, current 7 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 29.3°C, current 5 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.1°C, current 3.3 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 28.9°C, current 6.7 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 29°C, current 5.8 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 28.9°C, current 5.4 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 28.9°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 28.5°C, current 8.3 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Philippines

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions