Blue Coral Malapascua
Protected Area
Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - Blue Coral Malapascua offers some of Malapascua's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Blue Coral is a comfortable, shallow dive right off Malapascua, often used for check-out dives or when the conditions elsewhere are a bit too sporty. At a gentle 17 metres, it’s perfect for new divers finding their buoyancy or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon float. We typically spot a few different nudibranchs clinging to the soft corals, maybe a tiny pipefish if you've got a sharp eye, and we’ve even seen small cuttlefish hunting here. While you won't find thresher sharks, it's a pleasant enough spot to stretch your fins and enjoy the smaller things.
Typical Blue Coral Malapascua Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Mabuhay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Coral Malapascua
Blue Coral Malapascua Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Coral Malapascua, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.45, 124.02) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.5°C
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: S (194°)
Salinity
33.75 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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