Coral Gardens Reef
Protected Area
Island of Pandasan Wilderness Area
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Coral Gardens Reef offers some of Siargao's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Coral Gardens Reef lives up to its name, a shallow dive in Siargao that’s perfect for beginners or anyone keen on a long, relaxed bottom time. The reef here is healthy, a mix of hard and soft corals spread across the gentle slopes. You’ll spot the usual suspects, plenty of reef fish going about their day. It's a nice easy dive, a good spot to warm up or practice skills.
Typical Coral Gardens Reef 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Coral Gardens Reef
Dive shops near Coral Gardens Reef
Carabao Dive Center
Scubaqua Davao Dive Center
Coral Dive
South Shore Divers
Santosidad Tour Services and Dive Center
Hayahay Dive Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coral Gardens Reef
Coral Gardens Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Gardens Reef, 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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