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Angel's Cove

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Angel's Cove is a year-round Philippine dive destination with emerging species records and a growing video community.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Shore entryBleachingRiskSeasonalCurrentVaries

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.1 kn
Olas
0.44 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (46%)
Now: WSW (239°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.55m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (+0.17m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 04:00 · +0.17m ▲ 10:00 · +0.58m ▼ 15:00 · +0.42m ▲ 22:00 · +0.89m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9 · very high Aire PM2.521 · moderate 05:26 17:34
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.7 0.66 9 0mm
09-20 9.8 0.62 9 3mm
09-21 8.3 0.58 9 4mm
09-22 7.9 0.44 5 6mm
09-23 5.8 0.38 9 6mm
09-24 7.9 0.3 9 6mm
09-25 6.7 0.22 9 13mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Angel's Cove sits on the Philippine archipelago as an accessible dive site open to exploration throughout the year. The spot attracts a small but active community of divers who document visits via video, providing real-world insight into conditions and marine encounters. With at least one confirmed species observation logged, the site offers opportunities to spot local reef life, though divers should check current conditions before booking. The cove remains outside any marine protected area, making it straightforward to visit. However, like many Philippine reefs, Angel's Cove is listed on coral bleaching watch status—a reminder that seasonal water temperature shifts can affect both visibility and reef health. Divers planning a trip should consider timing visits during stable weather windows and monitoring recent community reports. Access details, exact depths, and current visibility metrics aren't fully documented here, so contact local dive operators or check recent video uploads from the community to get real-time conditions. The site works best for divers comfortable with variable conditions and willing to adapt plans based on local intelligence.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Filipinas: 119 sitios, naufragios y paredes que justifican el vuelo

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12622km · ~2903kg · €52

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Angel's Cove?

Angel's Cove is diveable year-round, though conditions vary seasonally. Check community videos and recent dive reports before booking to catch the best weather windows and visibility.

What's the difficulty level and depth range?

Difficulty and depth details aren't documented for Angel's Cove. Contact local operators or review community video footage to gauge the site's suitability for your experience level.

What marine life might I see?

At least one species observation is recorded for Angel's Cove. Watch community videos to see recent encounters and ask local guides about current sightings before your dive.

Do I need permits or is it in a protected area?

Angel's Cove is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Philippine dive regulations apply. Check local requirements and get clearance from your operator before diving.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

55 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Austruca perplexa

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 feb 2026
×1registros

Laevicaulis alte

Gastropoda · Veronicellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 feb 2026
×1registros

Annulaturris cristata

Gastropoda · Turridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2010
×1registros

Chicoreus miyokoae

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
110–146 m

Favartia cirrosa

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
110–146 m

Clavus suduirauti

Gastropoda · Drilliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 2001
×1registros
Profundidad:
177–219 m

Stylaster tenisonwoodsi

Hydrozoa · Stylasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 abr 1996
×2registros
Profundidad:
1–1 m

Diplosoma redika

Ascidiacea · Didemnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
33 m

Heteroxyidae

Demospongiae · Heteroxyidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Calpurnus verrucosus

Gastropoda · Ovulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 1996
×1registros

Leptoclinides subviridis

Ascidiacea · Didemnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 mar 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
3 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

SCUBA Diving (ANGEL'S COVE + CORAL GARDEN) at Samal Island, Philippines

Jovemae Rasonable
💬 3 top comments
  • how much po yung dive nio sa samal?

    @rebgonzales1264 · 👍 0
  • You aren't supposed to touch anything down there!

    @amandabass04 · 👍 0
  • Guys please don’t touch the Coral. That’s the first rule of diving. Iam surprised the instructors allow it. You are killing the coral.

    @alwyndmello2972 · 👍 0

Diving at angels cove talikud island

Mish ey

Scuba Diving @Angel's Cove, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines

Naveen
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Mar, calmest Aug-May-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jan (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (17/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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