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    Eastern Visayas dive site
    muck
    5-30m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Tagbak Marine Park

    Eastern Visayas

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Tagbak Marine Park

    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) - Eastern Visayas offers some of Visayas's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 554+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, October
    CharacterMuck dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Eastern Visayas gives us a good mix, especially around Southern Leyte. We're talking fabulous muck and macro diving, which is always a treat for those of us who like to slow down and really look. You'll find plenty of colourful reefs too, soft corals swaying, and sea fans waving hello. Between November and May, zooplankton blooms bring whale sharks into Sogod Bay, particularly near Panaon Island, and some even stick around for months. It’s a great spot for photographers and anyone looking for something beyond just big pelagics.

    Typical Eastern Visayas Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2917:2611h 57m daylightGolden hour 16:58

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    Dive shops near Eastern Visayas

    Peter's Dive Resort

    6km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eastern Visayas

    Eastern Visayas Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Eastern Visayas, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)

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    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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