Cresta de Gallo
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - Cresta de Gallo offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Cresta de Gallo, off Malapascua, offers a relaxed drift over sloping reefs and sandy patches. It’s a good spot for spotting smaller reef fish, nudibranchs, and occasional blue-spotted rays tucked into the sand. This site is generally calm, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back second dive of the day. We usually find it best in the mornings before the currents pick up.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cresta de Gallo
Cresta de Gallo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cresta de Gallo, 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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