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    Malapascua, Philippines
    Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary

    Deep Rock

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    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.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Thresher Sharks, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 87+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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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    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)

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    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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