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Coral Gardens

3.2 — based on 6 community signals

Coral Gardens offers year-round diving in the Philippines with vibrant reef ecosystems. Explore a thriving coral destination with community-documented dives.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
PhotoFriendlyBleachingRiskShore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Coral Gardens © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.3 kn
Olas
0.44 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (46%)
Now: WSW (237°)
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

Coral Gardens is a reef diving destination in the Philippines that welcomes divers throughout the year. The site centers on its namesake coral formations, which support a dynamic marine environment. Three community videos document the diving experience here, providing insight into what to expect underwater. The reef structure makes Coral Gardens accessible to divers seeking coral-focused exploration. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so diving follows standard Philippine regulations. Local dive operators in the region can arrange trips and provide current site conditions before you dive. Coral health remains a consideration at this location. Monitor bleaching updates before planning a trip, as tropical reefs respond to seasonal temperature shifts. The Philippines has strong diving seasons, and Coral Gardens performs consistently across the year. Water conditions, visibility, and marine life vary with local weather and currents, so check recent dive reports from the community videos and local operators for the most current information. Plan your visit by connecting with operators familiar with the site. They can brief you on entry points, surface conditions, and any seasonal changes. Community feedback via video content offers realistic previews of the reef and its current state.

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

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 ↔ 12626km · ~2904kg · €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 Coral Gardens?

Coral Gardens offers year-round diving opportunities in the Philippines. Water conditions and visibility vary seasonally, so contact local operators or review recent community videos to check current conditions for your preferred travel dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Coral Gardens?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Consult local dive operators in the Philippines before booking—they can assess your experience level and describe the reef layout and any currents you may encounter.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Coral Gardens supports reef ecosystems typical of Philippine dive sites, centered on coral formations and associated marine life. Specific species observations are limited, so review the three community videos available to see recent sightings and get a realistic picture of what divers encounter there.

Are permits or special access required?

Coral Gardens sits outside a marine protected area and follows standard Philippine diving regulations. Local dive operators will guide you through any required procedures and can arrange transportation and briefings for your dive.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

54 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Rhinoclavis sordidula

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 mar 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
61–201 m

Calliostoma sakashitai

Gastropoda · Calliostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
201 m

Callistocypraea aurantium

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
45 m

Calliostoma vicdani

Gastropoda · Calliostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jul 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
61–201 m

Conus thomae

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2002
×1registros

Callistocypraea leucodon

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2001
×1registros

Amalda vernedei

Gastropoda · Ancillariidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1997
×1registros

Sigillina signifera

Ascidiacea · Holozoidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Peronia verruculata

Gastropoda · Onchidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
1 m

Oxymetra

Crinoidea · Mariametridae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Aplidium intextum

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

Aplidiopsis ocellatus

Ascidiacea · Polyclinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 1996
×1registros
Profundidad:
12 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.

Coral gardens of Malapascua, Philippines at lighthouse dive site

tabish mansuri
💬 1 top comments
  • Beautiful

    @humairamansuri9298 · 👍 0

SCUBA drift dive Coron Palawan in the coral garden #scuba #scubadiving #scubagirl

Denis & Geraldine
💬 2 top comments
  • Beautiful!❤

    @thomasphillips3162 · 👍 0
  • Very nice corals! This place has a name? Is also suitable for drift snorkel?

    @robertepure-familytravel5893 · 👍 0

CORAL GARDENS of Bohol - Diving in the Philippines Balicasag 2016

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • Those underwater air rings at 2:46 were cool!

    @aaron-gray · 👍 0
  • wow, that’s like a real life natural aquarium!

    @KristineB917 · 👍 0
  • The best diving video ever ❤

    @karaloyola3010 · 👍 0
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 (83/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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