Tapilon Wreck
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 - Tapilon Wreck offers some of Malapascua's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
We always enjoy a good wreck dive, and the Tapilon delivers a solid experience on Malapascua. It’s a Japanese cargo ship, sunk during World War II, lying broken up in about 25 to 30 meters of water. You'll find it fairly well covered in soft corals and sponges now, offering plenty of nooks for lionfish and moray eels to hang out. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, good for getting your wreck fix without too much challenge, and suits most divers comfortable with the depth. Look for schools of snapper darting in and out of the holds.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tapilon Wreck
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Dive Society
Mabuhay
Dive Society Dive Center
Divelink Cebu
Blue Heaven Malapascua
Thresher Shark Divers Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tapilon Wreck
Tapilon Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tapilon Wreck, 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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