Washing Machine
Protected Area
Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park
Why dive here
With 477+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and eagle rays - Washing Machine offers some of Tubbataha Reef's richest drift diving.
Washing Machine in Tubbataha is exactly what it sounds like, a real spin cycle. It’s a drift dive, pure and simple, and usually a pretty fast one. We drop in on one side of a channel and let the current carry us through, often swirling over the coral flats at around 22 meters. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks cruising the deeper edge and the schooling fusiliers that seem to enjoy the ride as much as you do. It’s an intermediate drift, so you need to be comfortable moving with the water. If you like a speedy transit with the occasional vortex, this is your spot.
Typical Washing Machine 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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