Malapascua - Quiliano
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 - Quiliano offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Quiliano, off Malapascua, offers a straightforward dive, often used as a relaxed second dive or for training. We typically see a good mix of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional cuttlefish or octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a gentle slope, making it a good option for those building confidence or looking for an easy going dive without strong currents.
Nearest Dive Centres to Malapascua - Quiliano
Dive shops near Malapascua - Quiliano
Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Divelink Cebu
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Sea Slug Divers - Dive Stop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Malapascua - Quiliano
Malapascua - Quiliano Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Malapascua - Quiliano, 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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