Arco Point
Protected Area
Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Arco Point offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Arco Point, just off Dumaguete, is a decent spot for newer divers getting comfortable in the water. The site bottoms out at 20m, offering a relaxed dive along a sandy slope dotted with coral bommies. You’ll usually find a good mix of nudibranchs, gobies, and small reef fish tucked into the corals. It's a gentle introduction to Dumaguete’s diving, ideal for a buoyancy check or a slower pace.
Typical Arco Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arco Point
Arco Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arco Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.23, 123.47) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29–31.3°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.36 m/s
8.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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