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    Tabon Reef dive site
    reef
    Visayas, Philippines
    Tañon Strait Protected Seascape

    Tabon Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Tañon Strait Protected Seascape

    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) - Tabon Reef offers some of Visayas's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Tabon Reef offers a solid coral dive in the Visayas, ideal for those seeking a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic walls. We often see a good mix of smaller reef fish darting through the hard and soft corals. It's a comfortable spot for newer divers or anyone wanting a multi-dive day without overly strenuous conditions. Expect a gentle drift on most days, making it easy to cover ground.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tabon Reef

    Tabon Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tabon Reef, 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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