Capitancillo Island
Protected Area
Sakay Point - Sitio Calipata-an Fish Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - Capitancillo Island offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Capitancillo Island, a protected marine sanctuary, is an easy day trip from Malapascua, usually bundled with other sites. The main dive is a gentle slope that bottoms out around 23 meters, making it a comfortable spot for newer divers looking to get their fins wet in a pretty environment. We often find schools of fusiliers here, sometimes so thick they can dim the sunlight, and the corals are in decent shape, attracting plenty of smaller reef fish. It's a relaxed dive, good for a second or third dip of the day, with minimal currents and reliable visibility.
Typical Capitancillo Island 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Capitancillo Island
Capitancillo Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Capitancillo Island, 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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