Reef Village
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 - Reef Village offers some of Malapascua's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Reef Village in Malapascua is a solid spot for an easy afternoon dive, especially if you’re looking to unwind after an early morning thresher shark encounter. We often head here for a second or third dive of the day when we want something a little more relaxed. The site itself is a gentle slope of sand and scattered corals, where you'll find beds of seagrass like ocean turf grass and thalassia, making it a good place to spot smaller, more cryptic critters. Look for the snowflake cone shells, brittle stars tucked away, and the occasional amberfish cruising by. It’s a nice, calm site for newer divers or those who prefer a slower pace.
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Mabuhay
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Blue Heaven Malapascua
Divelink Cebu
Thresher Shark Divers Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reef Village
Reef Village Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reef Village, 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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