Dumaguete, Philippines
    Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

    Oslob

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

    Why dive here

    With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Oslob 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

    Oslob, off the coast of Dumaguete, is all about the whale sharks. And yes, it’s a big deal. We’ve found you’re almost guaranteed an encounter with these gentle giants here, often right at the surface, just 50 meters from shore where the reef drops off steeply. It’s a popular spot, no doubt, but for good reason – seeing a whale shark up close is always special, and Oslob makes it incredibly accessible. While February to April are often cited as prime months, we’ve found decent sightings year-round. It’s a site best suited for snorkelers or divers comfortable sharing the water with a crowd, all focused on the big fish.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Oslob

    Oslob Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Oslob, 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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