Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
Protected Area
Takbal-Bato Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Tulapos Marine Sanctuary offers some of Dumaguete's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Tulapos Marine Sanctuary offers a straightforward reef dive, especially good for newer divers getting comfortable with Philippine waters. We’ve found the site pretty consistent, with a gentle slope down to about 20 meters, making it easy to manage buoyancy and take your time looking around. You’ll usually spot a decent variety of smaller reef fish darting between the corals. It’s a pleasant spot for a relaxed dive, nothing too dramatic, but always a nice way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Tulapos Marine Sanctuary 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.
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Coco Grove Dive Center
Vibrations dive center
Bahura Dive Siquijor
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT
Dive Point Siquijor
Sea Explorers Siquijor
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
Tulapos Marine Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary, 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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