Deep Slope
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 Slope offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Deep Slope is precisely what it sounds like, a steady descent into deeper water, which is why we rate it for advanced divers. The site is a reliable spot for thresher sharks, often seen gliding through the deeper sections, a real draw for anyone making the trip to Malapascua. You'll want to keep an eye out for Savigny's brittle stars clinging to the soft corals and we’ve spotted amberfish schooling in the blue here too. It’s a good choice for those keen on pelagic encounters and comfortable with deeper profiles.
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Dive shops near Deep Slope
Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Evolution
Johan Dive
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Emerald Green Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Deep Slope
Deep Slope Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Deep Slope, 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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