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    Chapel Reef dive site
    reef
    22m
    Beginner
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Chapel Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Why dive here

    With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Chapel 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

    Chapel Reef in Dumaguete is a straightforward site, good for knocking off a few dives or getting comfortable in the water. The reef itself slopes gently to about 22m, mainly sand with some coral patches. You'll likely spot plenty of anemonefish, pipefish, and the occasional moray eel peeking from crevices. It’s a solid pick for beginners looking for an easy, no-fuss dive.

    Typical Chapel 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 Chapel Reef

    Chapel Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Chapel 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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