Punta
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 - Punta offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Punta is a straightforward muck dive just off the coast in Dumaguete, reaching a maximum depth of 20 metres. You'll spend your time here exploring the silty bottom for critters like robust ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses, and various nudibranchs. It's an ideal spot for new macro photographers or divers looking for a relaxed, easy dive after a day of travel. The currents are typically mild, making it a good choice for beginners.
Typical Punta 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 Punta
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Sea Explorers - Dauin
Apo scuba
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KIM’S DIVE RESORT
Elcielo Resort
Easy Diving Dauin
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta
Punta Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta, 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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