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Diving spot 2

3.7 — based on 23 community signals
4.1 12 species 15 contributors

Year-round diving in the Philippines with active species monitoring and community content available.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
BleachingRisk

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.7 kn
Wave
0.04 m
Water
29.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (25%)
Now: SW (220°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.76m

Next: High at 02:00 (+1.46m)

+1.6 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.46m ▼ 10:00 · +0.14m ▲ 15:00 · +0.43m ▲ 17:00 · +0.45m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.1 · very high Air PM2.517 · moderate 05:35 17:44
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7.1 0.06 9 0mm
09-20 7.8 0.04 9 1mm
09-21 9.9 0.02 9 2mm
09-22 7.2 0.04 9 1mm
09-23 6.8 0.02 6 5mm
09-24 7.5 0.02 7 2mm
09-25 7.8 0.02 8 15mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Diving spot 2 offers accessible diving opportunities throughout the year in the Philippines. The site benefits from ongoing species observation data, with 12 documented species observations helping divers understand what to expect below the surface. Community-contributed videos provide real-world insight into conditions and marine life encounters. The spot operates outside Marine Protected Areas, which can mean more flexible access but also underscores the importance of responsible diving practices. Current coral bleaching watch status suggests monitoring conditions before your visit—contact local operators for the latest conditions and any seasonal variations. With year-round accessibility, Diving spot 2 suits both planning trips months in advance or finding last-minute diving opportunities. The available species data and video library help you prepare for the underwater environment and marine encounters you're likely to experience.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 11332km · ~2606kg · €47

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 11h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Diving spot 2?

Diving spot 2 is accessible year-round, so you can plan a trip whenever your schedule allows. Check with local operators for any seasonal differences in conditions or sea state before booking.

What's the difficulty level and depth range?

Specific depth and difficulty data for this site are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators in the Philippines for detailed briefings tailored to your experience level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

12 species observations are documented for Diving spot 2. Review the species data and community videos available for this site to preview typical marine encounters and understand what divers have observed.

Do I need permits or are there access restrictions?

Diving spot 2 is not within a Marine Protected Area. However, always confirm local regulations and any entry requirements with your operator before diving, as conditions and rules can change.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

M&L Diver Town

0.7 km
4.5 (38 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 48+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Love's Beach and Dive Resort

0.6 km
4.4 (290 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Friday: 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Cebu Fun divers

0.6 km
Dive centre

Quo Vadis dive center

0.6 km
4.4 (424 reviews)
Dive centre
Verified

The Blue Abyss Dive Shop

0.6 km
Dive centre

Savedra Dive Center

0.8 km
4.8 (911 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

52 records · 49 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Caloria indica

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2930
×1records

Lobiger viridis

フリソデミドリガイ
Gastropoda · Oxynoidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Aug 2020
×1records
Depth:
2 m

Elysia tomentosa

フチドリミドリガイ
Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Jul 2020
×1records
Depth:
2 m

Nembrotha kubaryana

アカフチリュウグウウミウシ
Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Nov 2019
×1records
Depth:
12 m

Mexichromis trilineata

キイッポンウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Nov 2019
×1records
Depth:
12 m

Favorinus mirabilis

ウツセミミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Sept 2018
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Phyllidiopsis xishaensis

シロウネイボウミウシ
Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
24 Nov 2016
×1records
Depth:
13 m

Teredo clappi

Bivalvia · Teredinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
16 Aug 2015
×1records

Chromodoris magnifica

シライトウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
28 Dec 2008
×2records

Rhinoclavis longicaudata

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2007
×1records

Eulimidae

Gastropoda · Eulimidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jun 2006
×1records

Phyllidiella nigra

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jun 2006
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Top 10 Dive Sites in the Philippines You NEED to Explore!

Scuba Diver Magazine
💬 3 top comments
  • thanks for featuring the Philippines! ❤

    @juwiil · 👍 3
  • Did my AOWD at Malapascua, what a great experience! Generally, we loved the Philippines! Beautiful beaches, great diving, friendly people!

    @Nowo78 · 👍 1
  • One of my top favourite diving destination from Bohol, Coron, El Nido and Anilao .... Back in December for a liveaboard

    @Nedhal-eq7go · 👍 1

Scuba Diving Philippines - The Top 5 Dive Sites in the Country

Critter Hunter
💬 3 top comments
  • If you like this video and want to see more, make sure to subscribe! Just click the link - www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ4PmHITuqaZQa4YhPGQww?s…

    @CritterHunter · 👍 4
  • Looks incredible, such a variety of species. I hope I get to dive those one day.

    @robertwestling2467 · 👍 6
  • Thanks so much Justin. My last diving there was 1991. Like McArthur said, “I’ll be right back”. Hopefully 2021 after the virus.

    @pukibob · 👍 4

Scuba Diving Philippines Travel Guide @AggressorAdventures

Scuba Diver Magazine
💬 3 top comments
  • @askmark was right with the ube ice cream. It can be eaten on its own or topped on the halohalo dessert which is a combination of different desserts topped with shaved ice. 😊

    @underwatersojourns2581 · 👍 2
  • I loved diving in the Philippines when i was there in 2018. Planning on going back there for a few months next year. So much diversity there.

    @adammason4454 · 👍 6
  • Please make a dive guide for Egypt

    @ahmedsamy8406 · 👍 0
wind peaks Feb-Jan-Jul, calmest Oct-May-Jun.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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