Caticugan Marine Sanctuary
Protected Area
San Juan Siquijor
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Caticugan Marine Sanctuary offers some of Dumaguete's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Caticugan Marine Sanctuary is a nice, straightforward reef dive, good for getting your fins wet if you’re new to the area or still building confidence. We usually find plenty of the usual reef suspects here – anemonefish darting amongst their homes, a few curious damselfish, and the occasional pipefish blending into the corals if you look closely. It's a gentle slope down to 20 metres, so no big surprises in terms of depth or current, making it an easy pick for a relaxed afternoon dive. While it might not blow your mind, it’s a perfectly pleasant spot for a couple of tanks, especially if you appreciate a calm, easy-going reef.
Typical Caticugan Marine Sanctuary 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Caticugan Marine Sanctuary
Dive shops near Caticugan Marine Sanctuary
VOODOO DIVING CENTER
Dive Point Siquijor
Vibrations dive center
Coco Grove Dive Center
Sea Explorers Siquijor
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Caticugan Marine Sanctuary
Caticugan Marine Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Caticugan Marine Sanctuary, 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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