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    SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI dive site
    wreck
    10m
    Dumaguete, Philippines
    Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve

    SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI offers some of Dumaguete's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 10m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The San Francisco de Assisi wreck, a landing craft sunk off Dumaguete in 1992, sits upright in just 10 metres of water. It's a proper little time capsule down there. We found a few resident lionfish hanging out in the cargo hold, and a school of batfish often cruises by overhead, curious but keeping their distance. Because of its shallow depth, this spot is perfect for a relaxed extended bottom time or even a second dive. You can really take your time poking around the superstructure, watching the damselfish dart through the coral growth that’s started to colonise the metal.

    Typical SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 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

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Freedive Plus

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    Almira Diving Resort

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    Freedive Academy Panglao

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    Diving King Dive Resort

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    French Touch Diving

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    Bohol Pearl Dive Center Corporation

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI

    SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI, 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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