Diving in Siargao

Best Time to Dive in Siargao

The warmest water temperatures in Siargao occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.1°C
• February: 27.7°C
• March: 27.9°C
• April: 28.4°C
• May: 29.1°C
• June: 29.3°C
• July: 29.6°C
• August: 30.1°C
• September: 30.2°C
• October: 30.0°C
• November: 30.0°C
• December: 29.4°C

Marine Life in Siargao

Home to 87 recorded species including 62 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 hard corals.

Dive Site Difficulty in Siargao

Siargao has 21 beginner, 4 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Siargao

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 2 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Siargao

• Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Island of Rasa Wilderness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Island of Siargao, Bucas Grande, Middle Bucas and East Bucas in Dinagat MSFR & Island of Siargao, Poneas, Dahican, Tona, Laonan Abanay and Bancuyo Wilderness Area - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Island of Banaon, Basaan, Saac, Tambu, Bambanon Wilderness Area - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Baliangao Protected Landscape & Seascape - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Mangrove areas from Agio Point up to the Municipality of Cambuyao; Mangrove aras from Bo. Biabas to Bo. Ondol including Bo. Condary, and Juagdan except the Island of Tintiman Mangrove Wilderness area - Protected Landscape (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape & Seascape - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Selinog Island - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Island of Pandasan Wilderness Area - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Island of Panglao; Mangrove areas from the west of Loboc River to the municipality of Laya Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Protected Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Island of Budlanan, Bugatusan, Panga, Silo, Cabgan, Canconstino, tabaon, Maagpit, and Islet of Basihan, Bugatusan, Hayaan, Inanoran , and Poom Point East of Basihan Islet (Getafe Group of Island) (Clarin Group of Island) Wilderness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Island of Catiil, Colangaman, Lomislis, Tagangdio, Tintinan, and islet of Pamasuan Wilderness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Island of Awasan, Cabilan, Capaquian, Sugbuhan and Tagboaba Wilderness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Island of Dinagat, Hikdop, Sibate and Hanigad Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Mangrove Areas along Municipalities of Lavigan, Valencia Up to Taon River Municipality of Barcelona,, Islands of Masopelid, Mahaba, Condona, Bayagnan, Bilabid and Caye Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Island of Pamusuan, Handayan, Majanay,,, Islets of Bonoon, Lapinig, Pinahon and Lapinig Chico, Mangrove areas east of Soom River Pangpang Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Mangrove Areas from Liangan River to Lipatan River of the Municipality of Lapayan Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Hinatuan Passage Development Alliance (HIPADA) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Coastal Community Alliance Unified for Sustainable Ecosystem (CCAUSE) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Baclayon, Tagbilaran Bohol - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• San Juan Siquijor - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Carmen Critical Habitat - Critical Habitat (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Eastern Iligan Bay Marine Protected Area Network - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Nueva Estrella Norte Marine Reserve - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Takbal-Bato Marine Sanctuary - Local Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cancandoy Reef Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cogon Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Dumana Reef Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Himokilan Marine Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Ingan Fish Sanctuary and Fishery Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Kawayan Marine Protected Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Lewing Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Naval Marine Protected Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Plaridel Marine Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Poblacion I Marine Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Tagbak Marine Park - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Tagbibi Marine Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Tomakeen Daco Reef Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Poblacion Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cahayagan Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Tambongon Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Coring Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Columbus Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Siargao - Nearest Airports

• Bancasi Airport (BXU), Butuan - 30 km away, approx 48 min travel time
• Laguindingan International Airport (CGY), Laguindingan - 89 km away, approx 112 min travel time
• Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), Davao - 203 km away, approx 236 min travel time