Napantaw Fish Sanctuary
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) - Napantaw Fish Sanctuary offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Napantaw Fish Sanctuary gives you a look at a protected reef, where we often see resident schools of snapper and fusiliers. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers keen on macro subjects like nudibranchs and smaller crabs tucked into the coral. The sanctuary status means healthy fish populations, a solid choice for a calm morning or afternoon dive if you're in the area.
Typical Napantaw Fish Sanctuary 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 Napantaw Fish Sanctuary
Napantaw Fish Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Napantaw Fish Sanctuary, 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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