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    Dauin Sanctury dive site
    muck
    5-15m
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Dauin Sanctury

    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 - Dauin Sanctury offers some of Dumaguete's richest muck 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
    CharacterMuck dive · max 5-15m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Dauin Sanctuary offers a gentle muck dive, perfect for macro enthusiasts and photographers. Expect to find a good collection of critters here, from colourful nudibranchs and frogfish to elusive seahorses and pipefish. The sandy slope provides a calm environment, making it a good choice for beginners or those looking for a relaxed dive with plenty to discover. We’ve found the best finds often come with a slow, careful search.

    Typical Dauin Sanctury Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:3617:3411h 58m daylightGolden hour 17:06

    Nearest Dive Centres to Dauin Sanctury

    Dive shops near Dauin Sanctury

    Easy Diving Dauin

    413m away
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    KIM’S DIVE RESORT

    503m away
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    Atmosphere Resorts

    2km away
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    Apo scuba

    2km away
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    Sea Explorers - Dauin

    3km away
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    Dauin Silver Reef Dive Resort Inc.

    3km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dauin Sanctury

    Dauin Sanctury Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dauin Sanctury, 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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