26m
    Beginner
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Mamsa Point

    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 - Mamsa Point offers some of Dumaguete's richest drift 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
    CharacterDrift dive · max 26m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Mamsa Point, just off Dumaguete, is a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy dive. It’s a gentle slope down to 26 metres, offering a relaxed pace without strong currents. You’ll typically find the usual reef fish here, along with some colourful nudibranchs if you’re looking closely. It’s a solid choice for a second dive or an introduction to the local conditions.

    Typical Mamsa Point Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m26m 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 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mamsa Point

    Mamsa Point Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mamsa Point, 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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