Ormoc Shoal
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) - Ormoc Shoal offers some of Visayas's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Ormoc Shoal is a solid little dive out in Visayas. It might not be the flashiest spot, but we’ve consistently found some interesting macro life here, like the Soft Locust Lobster tucked into crevices or the odd Porous Cowry. You’ll also spot small giant clams scattered across the seafloor. It's a decent pick if you're keen on taking things slow and spotting the smaller critters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ormoc Shoal
Ormoc Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ormoc Shoal, 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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