FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground
Protected Area
Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
The FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground, just off Dumaguete, is a smart spot if you're looking to get comfortable with deeper freediving. We appreciate a site designed with training in mind, and this one hits the mark. It's set up to a maximum depth of 21 metres, which is ideal for working on those deeper equalizations or extending your bottom time without pushing into advanced territory. What you’ll find here is a mostly sandy bottom, giving you a clear visual reference as you descend, and a few small structures that act as good targets for line work or just a visual break. It’s pretty sheltered, so conditions are often calm, making it a good choice for beginners or those dialling in their technique.
Typical FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground
Dive shops near FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground
Freedive Plus
Freedive Academy Panglao
Almira Diving Resort
Diving King Dive Resort
French Touch Diving
Bohol Pearl Dive Center Corporation
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground
FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FREEDIVE+ Freediving Playground, 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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