Chocolate Island 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 - Chocolate Island Malapascua offers some of Malapascua's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
Chocolate Island is a handy little spot, particularly if you’re fresh out of open water training or just looking for a relaxed afternoon dive. It’s shallow, capping out at around 17 meters, which means plenty of bottom time to poke around. We've often seen cuttlefish here, sometimes in pairs, along with a decent variety of nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but for a gentle introduction to Malapascua's calmer side, it does the trick. Good for honing those buoyancy skills too.
Typical Chocolate Island 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 Chocolate Island Malapascua
Dive shops near Chocolate Island Malapascua
Mabuhay
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Blue Heaven Malapascua
Divelink Cebu
Thresher Shark Divers Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chocolate Island Malapascua
Chocolate Island Malapascua Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chocolate Island 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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