House Reef
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) - House Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The House Reef in Visayas offers a straightforward dive, accessible directly from shore. Expect to find a decent coral slope, home to your usual reef fish like clownfish and parrotfish, along with the occasional nudibranch if you're looking closely. It’s a good spot for a relaxed afternoon dive or checking your gear, particularly well-suited for snorkelers and newer divers gaining confidence.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for House Reef
House Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for House 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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