Northern Mindanao - Siargao

Diving the northern waters of Mindanao, especially around Camiguin Island, means getting to know black sand. Forget the picture-perfect reefs, this is about the weird and wonderful macro critters that thrive on volcanic seabeds. Old Volcano, for instance, isn't just a name; it shapes the landscape, with volcanic blocks scattered across sandy flats and small coral patches. We’ve found pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs here, often with no other dive boats in sight. It's a quiet, uncrowded experience, best suited for those who appreciate the smaller stuff and don't mind foregoing dramatic wide-angle views for a more intimate hunt.

Location
Siargao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.250000, 124.700000

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 Northern Mindanao

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 Northern Mindanao

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