Black Forest
Protected Area
Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Black Forest offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Black Forest is a pretty mellow dive near Dumaguete, mostly a slope down to 22 meters. You’ll find a mix of soft corals and some decent macro life here, nudibranchs are usually around if you look carefully. It's a relaxed spot for beginners or anyone who enjoys a slow drift. The currents are usually mild, making it an easy entry and exit.
Typical Black Forest 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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BROTHER’S DIVE
BIGBOSS DIVE - BOHOL
GO2DIVE dive resort
Blue Gravity Diving Resort
Amola Diver
Russian Divers Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Forest
Black Forest Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Forest, 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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