Burias 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 - Burias Shoal offers some of Siargao's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Burias Shoal, a pinnacle site just off Siargao, is one of those places where you just let the boat drop you and drift. It’s not a deep dive, topping out around 22 metres, which makes it a good fit for intermediate divers comfortable with a bit of current. We often spot schools of jacks circling the pinnacle, and if you keep an eye out into the blue, you might catch a tuna or two zipping past. The corals here aren't as dense as some other spots, but the pelagic action more than makes up for it.
Typical Burias Shoal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Burias Shoal
Burias Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Burias 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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