Moalboal
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.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Moalboal
Dive shops near Moalboal
Love's Beach and Dive Resort
Cebu Fun divers
Quo Vadis dive center
The Blue Abyss Dive Shop
Eve's Kiosk Dive Resort
Ocean Safari Philipines
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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)
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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