Malapascua - North Point
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 - North Point offers some of Malapascua's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
North Point, on Malapascua, offers a relaxed dive, often as a second or third tank. The site slopes gently, with sandy patches giving way to scattered coral bommies. We usually find smaller reef fish here, along with nudibranchs and flatworms if you look closely. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts or newer divers wanting an easy afternoon.
Typical Malapascua - North Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Evolution
Divelink Cebu
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Sea Slug Divers - Dive Stop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Malapascua - North Point
Malapascua - North Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Malapascua - North Point, 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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