Katipanan Reef
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 - Katipanan Reef offers some of Dumaguete's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Katipanan Reef, just off Dumaguete, is a nice, straightforward dive. It tops out at 20 meters, making it a great spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon under the boat. We typically find a good mix of smaller reef fish here, think groups of fusiliers darting around and plenty of damsel fish hovering over the corals. It's an easy drift, usually, with a gentle current carrying you along the reef edge, which suits anyone wanting a chill dive without too much effort.
Typical Katipanan Reef 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Katipanan Reef
THALATTA RESORT INC.
MAHI MAHI DIVE RESORT
Dauin Silver Reef Dive Resort Inc.
Atmosphere Resorts
Easy Diving Dauin
KIM’S DIVE RESORT
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Katipanan Reef
Katipanan Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Katipanan Reef, 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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