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    Virgen Cave dive site
    cave
    24m
    Beginner
    Visayas, Philippines
    Island of Catiil, Colangaman, Lomislis, Tagangdio, Tintinan, and islet of Pamasuan Wilderness Area

    Virgen Cave

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Island of Catiil, Colangaman, Lomislis, Tagangdio, Tintinan, and islet of Pamasuan Wilderness Area

    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) - Virgen Cave offers some of Visayas's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 24m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Virgen Cave sits at a gentle 24 meters, making it a good introduction to overhead environments. Sunlight streams in from the entrance, illuminating the cave's interior, so it never feels truly dark. It's a straightforward penetration, suitable for newer divers looking to get comfortable with cave diving basics without strong currents or complex navigation. You'll find a few resident critters tucked into the crevices, but the draw here is the cave itself.

    Typical Virgen Cave Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m24m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Virgen Cave

    Virgen Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Virgen Cave, 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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