Mactan Island
Protected Area
Olango Island Wildlife 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) - Mactan Island offers some of Visayas's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Mactan Island is where many divers get their first taste of Visayan diving, thanks to its proximity to Cebu City. We often find ourselves at the Tambuli plane wreck, a surprisingly photogenic site sitting at about 20 meters. It's not a massive wreck, the sea has certainly had its way with it, but it's draped in soft corals and home to schools of small reef fish. You'll likely spot a few lionfish lurking. Further afield, there are some decent wall dives and current-swept channels, though visibility can vary. It's a convenient spot for a quick dive fix, especially if you're staying in the city.
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Jaime Dive Center
NB Blue Dive Center
DIVE MALDITAS SCUBA DIVING SERVICES
LE GRAND BLEU SCUBA DIVING OUTDOOR LEISURE SERVICE
SSISP PHIL. CORP.
SiDive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mactan Island
Mactan Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mactan Island, 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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