Jacking Horse
Protected Area
Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS)
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Jacking Horse offers some of Siargao's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Jacking Horse offers a gentle introduction to diving in Siargao. It's a shallow site, bottoming out around 16m, which makes it ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time underwater. You'll drift over sloping coral, keeping an eye out for nudibranchs tucked into crevices and small reef fish darting through the structure. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally a pleasant, easy dive.
Typical Jacking Horse Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jacking Horse
Jacking Horse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jacking Horse, 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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