Shallow Area
Protected Area
Cinco Marine 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) - Shallow Area offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Shallow Area in the Visayas is exactly what it sounds like, a gentle introduction to diving. It’s ideal for new divers or those refreshing their skills, with minimal current and plenty of light. You’ll find small reef fish navigating patches of hard coral and some anemones, making for a relaxed, easy dive. It’s a good spot to get comfortable in the water.
Typical Shallow Area 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 Shallow Area
Shallow Area Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shallow Area, 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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