Takot Shoal
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 - Takot Shoal offers some of Dumaguete's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Takot Shoal, just off Dumaguete, is a decent enough pinnacle dive, topping out at a comfortable 19m. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a relaxed, intermediate dive without much fuss. We've seen a fair number of colourful reef fish here – plenty of damselfish and wrasse darting around the coral patches. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for a leisurely afternoon, especially if you're keen on macro life on the coral heads.
Typical Takot Shoal 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Takot Shoal
Dive shops near Takot Shoal
VOODOO DIVING CENTER
Dive Point Siquijor
Vibrations dive center
Coco Grove Dive Center
Sea Explorers Siquijor
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Takot Shoal
Takot Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Takot Shoal, 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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