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    Masaplod Sanctuary dive site
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape

    Masaplod Sanctuary

    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 - Masaplod Sanctuary offers some of Dumaguete's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Masaplod Sanctuary delivers a reliable dive just south of Dumaguete. We usually find plenty of macro subjects here – nudibranchs, frogfish, and robust ghost pipefish are regular sightings. The site is a gentle slope, mostly rubble and sand, making it perfect for those keen on critter hunting and underwater photography. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for all experience levels.

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    THALATTA RESORT INC.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Masaplod Sanctuary

    Masaplod Sanctuary Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Masaplod Sanctuary, 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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