Coral Garden
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 - Coral Garden offers some of Malapascua's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Coral Garden is a straightforward dive, perfect for getting your fins wet in Malapascua. At a comfortable 15 meters, it’s a good spot for new divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. You’ll find patches of hard coral here, home to plenty of smaller reef fish like parrotfish grazing away and the occasional clownfish peeking from its anemone. We often see nudibranchs moving slowly across the bommies if you take your time to look. It’s not a dramatic dive, but it’s easy, calm, and a gentle introduction to Malapascua’s shallower reefs.
Typical Coral Garden 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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Dive shops near Coral Garden
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Evolution
Johan Dive
Emerald Green Diving Center
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Seaquest
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Garden
Coral Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Garden, 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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