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    Kimud Shoal dive site
    pinnacle
    15-40m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary

    Kimud Shoal

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary

    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) - Kimud Shoal offers some of Visayas's richest pinnacle 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
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Kimud Shoal, out in the Visayan Sea, is one of those places you trek out to specifically for a chance at something big. The topography is pretty straightforward, essentially an underwater seamount that acts like a magnet for pelagics. We’ve had some truly incredible thresher shark encounters here, often during early morning dives when they're shallower. Beyond the threshers, keep an eye out for schooling jacks and barracuda, and if you're lucky, the occasional devil ray gliding past. It's a site that suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper water and the possibility of strong currents, definitely not one for your first open water dives.

    Typical Kimud Shoal Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kimud Shoal

    Kimud Shoal Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kimud Shoal, 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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