Bantegue Reef
Protected Area
Taklong Island National Marine Reserve
Why dive here
With 554+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Bantegue Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Bantegue Reef offers a straightforward dive through a coral reef in the Visayas. You'll likely encounter species like the Mangrove Crocodilefish resting on the bottom or perhaps a Pig Faced Leather Jacket cruising past. It's a decent spot for divers looking for a relaxed experience, focusing on macro life and smaller reef fish without strong currents or deep profiles.
Typical Bantegue Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bantegue Reef
Bantegue Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bantegue Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–32.2°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
3.27 m/s
6.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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