Dumaguete, Philippines
    Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol

    Cervera Shoal (Snake Island)

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    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.

    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
    CharacterPinnacle dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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)

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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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