Malapascua, Philippines
    Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary

    Ka-Osting / Bantigue

    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 - Ka-Osting / Bantigue offers some of Malapascua's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    We often head to Ka-Osting when the main Thresher Shark dives are a bust or the weather shifts. It’s a good alternative for something different, particularly if you’re into the smaller stuff. The sandy bottom stretches out, broken up by seagrass beds where we’ve found a surprising number of critters – think Savigny's brittle stars clinging to the blades and juvenile amberfish darting amongst the Halodule and Thalassia. While it’s not Manta Point, we have seen the occasional thresher shark glide by here, especially early morning, making it a decent spot for a quieter, more relaxed dive.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ka-Osting / Bantigue

    Ka-Osting / Bantigue Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ka-Osting / Bantigue, 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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