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 27-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Blue Coral Malapascua
Dive shops near Blue Coral Malapascua
Mabuhay
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Blue Heaven Malapascua
Thresher Shark Divers Dive Shop
Divelink Cebu
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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 Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.59°C
85°F
Current Speed
5.83 cm/s
Direction: SE (121°)
Salinity
33.71 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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