Bulias Shoal
Protected Area
Carmen Critical Habitat
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Bulias Shoal offers some of Siargao's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Bulias Shoal off Siargao offers a gentle slope dive. You'll often find a good mix of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional turtle cruising past. It's a relaxed spot, making it a good choice for newer divers or anyone looking for an easy, pleasant afternoon in the water.
Typical Bulias Shoal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bulias Shoal
Bulias Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bulias Shoal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.91, 125.03) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.333 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
32.39 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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