Maite Marine Sanctuary
Protected Area
San Juan Siquijor
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Maite Marine Sanctuary offers some of Dumaguete's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Maite Marine Sanctuary is a nice little spot just south of Dumaguete. It’s a pretty easy dive, dropping down to about 20 metres, perfect for newer divers or if you’re just looking for a relaxed afternoon. The reef itself is mostly a slope of hard corals, with a good smattering of table corals and branching varieties creating plenty of nooks and crannies. We usually find groups of damselfish flitting about, and often spot a few nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a perfectly pleasant dive for stretching out your bottom time.
Typical Maite Marine Sanctuary 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Maite Marine Sanctuary
Dive shops near Maite Marine Sanctuary
Dive Point Siquijor
VOODOO DIVING CENTER
Vibrations dive center
Coco Grove Dive Center
Sea Explorers Siquijor
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maite Marine Sanctuary
Maite Marine Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maite Marine Sanctuary, 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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