Jicdup Black Forrest
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), whale sharks and pufferfish - Jicdup Black Forrest offers some of Siargao's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest June, August, September.
Jicdup Black Forrest on Siargao is a decent intermediate dive, mostly due to the depth profile and potential for current. We found the name fitting, a darker spot with some interesting tree-like corals that give the impression of a sunken wood. It’s not a riot of colour, but the structure creates some good hidey-holes for smaller reef fish and we often spot different nudibranchs clinging to the darker corals. If you’re looking for something a bit different than the usual shallow reef dives around Siargao, this offers a unique aesthetic. It’s a good choice for divers comfortable at 20 meters who appreciate a more atmospheric dive.
Typical Jicdup Black Forrest 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 23m - 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 Jicdup Black Forrest
Jicdup Black Forrest Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jicdup Black Forrest, 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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