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    "TAKOT" Coral Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Visayas, Philippines
    Lewing Fish Sanctuary

    "TAKOT" Coral Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Lewing 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) - "TAKOT" Coral 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 · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Takot Coral Reef offers a straightforward dive among small coral formations in the Visayas. You’ll likely spot schools of Indian scad darting past, along with occasional narrow-lined puffers tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for Buru glass perchlets hovering near the coral, though swordfish sightings are rare. This site is best for divers looking for a relaxed, easy dive rather than dramatic pelagic encounters.

    Typical "TAKOT" Coral Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m 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.

    Today05:2817:2511h 57m daylightGolden hour 16:57

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    Dive shops near "TAKOT" Coral Reef

    Peter's Dive Resort

    43km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for "TAKOT" Coral Reef

    "TAKOT" Coral Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for "TAKOT" Coral 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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