The Hole
Protected Area
Tagbak Marine Park
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) - The Hole offers some of Visayas's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Hole lives up to its name, a small cavern at 20m that’s easy for newer divers to explore. Inside, you'll often spot some schooling fish taking shelter and occasionally a sleepy turtle tucked away. It's a nice, gentle dive, perfect if you're looking to practice buoyancy in an enclosed space without strong currents. We often use it as a chilled-out second dive of the day.
Typical The Hole Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Hole
The Hole Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Hole, 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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