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Evo House Reef

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 species 19 contributors

Evo House Reef is a year-round Philippine dive destination with 12 documented species observations and active community video content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

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At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Blacktip reef shark

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
0.7 kn
Wave
0.08 m
Water
29.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (45%)
Now: NW (315°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.71m

Next: High at 02:00 (+1.48m)

+1.5 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.48m ▼ 10:00 · +0.17m ▲ 15:00 · +0.49m ▼ 19:00 · +0.29m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV8.75 · very high Air PM2.513 · moderate 05:32 17:41
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.2 0.26 9 3mm
09-20 12.5 0.26 9 14mm
09-21 11 0.2 9 16mm
09-22 11.6 0.14 9 13mm
09-23 5.7 0.1 9 4mm
09-24 6 0.04 3 5mm
09-25 4.7 0.04 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Evo House Reef sits off the Philippines coast as an accessible dive site with solid community engagement. The reef has logged 12 species observations, giving divers a baseline of what to expect underwater. Three community videos document conditions and marine life, making it easy to preview the site before you go. The reef lies outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Current coral bleaching watch status means conditions are being monitored—check locally before booking to confirm recent health. Year-round divability makes this a flexible option whether you're planning a dry-season trip or timing a shoulder-month visit. This is a community-driven spot with real diver footage available. That transparency helps you plan realistic expectations. Water conditions, depth, and difficulty details vary seasonally and with weather, so connecting with local operators or recent trip reports will sharpen your prep.

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Best months

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

Marine life

Blacktip reef shark

Dive types

Reef

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 ↔ 11245km · ~2586kg · €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 Evo House Reef?

The site is diveable year-round. Conditions shift with Philippines weather and monsoon patterns, so check current reports and local forecasts before booking a specific trip.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at the site. Review community videos and recent logs to see current sightings, as marine life presence can vary by season and time of day.

Is there a permit or MPA access restriction?

Evo House Reef sits outside a marine protected area, so standard dive access applies. Confirm any local regulations or operator requirements when you book.

What's the current coral health status?

The reef is under coral bleaching watch. Conditions are being monitored. Check with local operators for the latest health assessment before your dive.

Operators near this spot

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

Evolution

Evolution

0.6 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am to 9pm
French Kiss Divers

French Kiss Divers

1 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Emerald Green Diving Center

0.7 km
Dive centre

Johan Dive

0.7 km
4.4 (50 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

The Sharks Tail Dive Resort

0.9 km
4.0 (345 reviews) closed
Dive centre SSI
Verified SSI
Hours: Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fun & Sun

1 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

100 records · 44 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Hypselodoris variobranchia

カグヤヒメウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Mar 2025
×2records
Depth:
15 m

Doto ussi

ウスイマツカサウミウシ
Gastropoda · Dotidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Mar 2025
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Thecacera picta

ツノザヤウミウシ
Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Mar 2025
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Sagaminopteron ornatum

ムラサキウミコチョウ
Gastropoda · Gastropteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Sept 2022
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Thuridilla lineolata

ソライロミドリガイ
Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
13 Feb 2020
×1records

Tenellia bughaw

Gastropoda · Trinchesiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Feb 2020
×1records
Depth:
8 m

Tenellia bughaw

Gastropoda · Trinchesiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Nov 2018
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Glossodoris rufomarginata

キャラメルウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Nov 2018
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Dermatobranchus albus

キシマオトメウミウシ
Gastropoda · Arminidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Oct 2018
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Hypselodoris maritima

リュウモンイロウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Oct 2018
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Hypselodoris infucata

ホシゾラウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Oct 2018
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Phyllodesmium kabiranum

アカクセニアウミウシ
Gastropoda · Myrrhinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Oct 2018
×1records
Depth:
18 m

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.

Malapascua House Reef / Evo Reef Philippines / Reef Dive

MDM Magic Diving Moments
💬 1 top comments
  • Wieder ein Video das mir den Eindruck vermittelt durch die Unterwasserwelt mitgenommen zu werden. Du hast eindrucksvoll gezeigt dass solche Projekte zum Erhalt der Riffe absolut Sinn machen und funktionieren. Gefällt mir sehr gut, weiter so.

    @thomie64 · 👍 1

evo reef 20180719 malapascua diving

MALAPASCUA CHA

Evolution's House Reef, Malapascua Island, The Philippines www.evolution.com.ph

evolutiondiver
💬 2 top comments
  • amazing

    @about_the.narrative · 👍 0
  • nahurot na ang octopus sa saac lapu2x

    @marcos24544 · 👍 0
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Mar, calmest Oct-Aug-Jun, dry Feb-May.

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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (63/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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