Sawang
Protected Area
San Juan Siquijor
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Sawang offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Sawang is a straightforward shore dive near Dumaguete, good for shaking off the travel rust or checking your gear. You'll find a sandy slope dotted with various critters like frogfish and nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a relaxed spot, perfect for macro photographers or divers who appreciate a slower pace and don't mind skipping big reef structures. Visibility can vary, but it's generally calm.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sawang
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Vibrations dive center
Coco Grove Dive Center
Dive Point Siquijor
Sea Explorers Siquijor
VOODOO DIVING CENTER
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sawang
Sawang Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sawang, 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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