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 pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Deep Rock is a solid choice when you're looking for something a bit different in Malapascua, away from the usual Thresher Shark action. It's a pinnacle, as the name suggests, dropping down with plenty of crevices and overhangs to explore. We’ve spotted everything from curious amberjacks cruising by to the surprisingly common Savigny's Brittle Stars tucked into the coral. You might even catch a glimpse of the elusive pelagic thresher if you're lucky and the conditions are right, though it's not their primary hangout. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, with plenty of smaller reef life to keep things interesting.
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Dive shops near Deep Rock
Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Divelink Cebu
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Mabuhay
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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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