Deep Rock
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 - Deep Rock offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Deep Rock delivers exactly what its name promises: a substantial underwater pinnacle. It's a site for advanced divers, often experiencing strong currents that sweep over the rocky structure. We usually see pelagics here, like trevallies and barracuda, occasionally a thresher shark passing through the deeper water. It's a good alternative if Monad Shoal is too busy or the conditions aren't right.
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Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Evolution
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Divelink Cebu
Johan Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Deep Rock
Deep Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Deep Rock, 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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