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    Nuñez Shoal dive site
    pinnacle
    10-30m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Sakay Point - Sitio Calipata-an Fish Sanctuary

    Nuñez Shoal

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Sakay Point - Sitio Calipata-an Fish 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) - Nuñez 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 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Nuñez Shoal doesn't always make the big travel brochures, but it’s a site we always enjoy. Expect a sloping reef, somewhere around 20-25 metres is where we usually find the interesting stuff. We’ve had some cracking encounters with Pygmy Ribbon Tail Catsharks here, tucked under ledges, and the Hookcheek No-line Scorpionfish are surprisingly common once you get your eye in for them. It’s a great spot for macro photographers and those who appreciate a slower, more observant dive rather than a high-speed drift. Give it a shot if you’re in the area and fancy something a bit less frantic.

    Typical Nuñez Shoal Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:3317:2911h 56m daylightGolden hour 17:01

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nuñez Shoal

    Nuñez Shoal Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nuñez 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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