Maria Island
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 - Maria Island offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Maria Island, just a short boat ride from Malapascua, offers a relaxed dive. The sloped reef is home to a good variety of critters, like scorpionfish tucked into coral and nudibranchs grazing. It’s a solid spot for a second dive or for divers wanting something calmer, often with good visibility. We find it’s a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater without any major currents to contend with.
Nearest Dive Centres to Maria Island
Dive shops near Maria Island
Avila's Horizon Dive Resort
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Evolution
Divelink Cebu
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Johan Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maria Island
Maria Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maria Island, 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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