Basak South
Protected Area
Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Basak South offers some of Dumaguete's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Basak South offers a gentle slope dive, generally suitable for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed outing. You'll often find a good mix of smaller reef fish here, like anemonefish and various gobies. It’s a solid spot for macro photography, especially along the sandy patches, where we’ve often come across nudibranchs and flatworms. Expect mild currents on most days.
Typical Basak South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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THALATTA RESORT INC.
MAHI MAHI DIVE RESORT
Dauin Silver Reef Dive Resort Inc.
Atmosphere Resorts
Easy Diving Dauin
Marine Conservation Philippines
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Basak South
Basak South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Basak South, 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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