Cervera Shoal (Snake Island)
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 - Cervera Shoal (Snake Island) offers some of Dumaguete's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Cervera Shoal, or Snake Island as it's often called, sits not too far from Pamilacan. It's an oceanic plateau, meaning you're dropping onto a sunken reef, not a wall. The name isn't just a quirky local tag; you’ll usually find black and white banded sea kraits weaving through the corals here. Keep an eye out for them, they're curious but best observed from a respectful distance. While the sea snakes are a consistent feature, there's always a chance for bigger pelagics, with manta rays and even whale sharks making occasional appearances. It’s a pretty good spot for divers looking for something a bit different, particularly if you appreciate unique wildlife encounters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cervera Shoal (Snake Island)
Cervera Shoal (Snake Island) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cervera Shoal (Snake Island), 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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