Burias Shoal - Siargao

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.

Location
Siargao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.172600, 124.821200
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Carmen Critical Habitat

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Siargao

Nearest Dive Centres to Burias Shoal

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Burias Shoal

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