Bohol, Philippines
    Tañon Strait Protected Seascape

    Moalboal

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Tañon Strait Protected Seascape

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Moalboal offers some of Bohol's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Mandarin Fish and Pufferfish · 143+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest May, June, July

    Moalboal, pronounced Moh-al Boh-al, is more than just a jumping-off point; it's a legitimate dive destination on Cebu's west coast. Most come for the sardine run, and for good reason. Imagine a wall of shimmering silver, hundreds of thousands of sardines moving as one, often right off Panagsama Beach. Beyond the sardines, we've found healthy walls and healthy coral gardens, particularly around Pescador Island. Expect to spot everything from nudibranchs meticulously foraging on the reef to the occasional, surprising whale shark passing by. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate both macro life and the spectacle of a huge baitball.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Moalboal

    Moalboal Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Moalboal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.86, 123.34) (28km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C

    Current Speed

    6 cm/s

    Direction: S (180°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.081 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    33.18 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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