Carbin Reef
Protected Area
Sagay 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) - Carbin Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Carbin Reef offers a straightforward dive through its coral formations. We’ve found it’s a decent spot for newer divers to get comfortable, with generally gentle conditions. You’ll spot the usual reef fish, and sometimes a bar-tailed godwit might make an appearance overhead. It’s not the most dramatic site in Visayas, but it's a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Carbin 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 Carbin Reef
Carbin Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Carbin 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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