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    Brother’s Napaling Reef dive site
    reef
    22m
    Beginner
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve

    Brother’s Napaling Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    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 - Brother’s Napaling Reef offers some of Dumaguete's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks and Octopuses · 496+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest June, July, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 22m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Brother’s Napaling Reef in Dumaguete is a mellow spot, perfect for divers just starting out. The reef tops out around 22 meters, a comfortable depth for longer bottom times. You’ll find a mix of smaller corals and the usual reef fish here, a nice introduction to Philippine diving without any challenging currents. It’s a good choice for a relaxed afternoon dive or a refresher.

    Typical Brother’s Napaling Reef Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m22m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Brother’s Napaling Reef

    Brother’s Napaling Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Brother’s Napaling Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.23, 123.47) (3km away)

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    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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