Capistrano
Protected Area
Cahayagan Fish Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Capistrano offers some of Siargao's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Capistrano, near Siargao, offers a laid-back dive experience suitable for those looking for something relaxed. We’ve seen healthy coral formations here, with the usual suspects like parrotfish and small groups of snapper. It’s not an adrenaline rush, but a pleasant option for a chill afternoon dive, especially if you’re staying close by and want to avoid longer boat rides.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Capistrano
Capistrano Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Capistrano, 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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