Tongo Point
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 - Tongo Point offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Tongo Point offers a relaxed dive, perfect for beginners or a chilled-out afternoon. You'll drop onto a gentle slope, mostly rubble with some scattered coral heads. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, small crabs, and the occasional pipefish blending into the sand. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts looking for smaller critters without strong currents to contend with.
Typical Tongo Point 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tongo Point
Dive shops near Tongo Point
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 Tongo Point
Tongo Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tongo Point, 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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