Malapascua - Bantigue
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 - Malapascua - Bantigue offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Bantigue offers a relaxed dive experience, often used for check-out dives or when conditions are challenging elsewhere. You'll likely encounter a good variety of reef fish, nudibranchs, and perhaps some small octopus or cuttlefish if you look closely. The site is relatively shallow, making it a good spot for beginners or those seeking an easy second dive. It’s not the flashiest site on Malapascua, but it’s reliably calm.
Nearest Dive Centres to Malapascua - Bantigue
Dive shops near Malapascua - Bantigue
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 Malapascua - Bantigue
Malapascua - Bantigue Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Malapascua - Bantigue, 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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