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Fallen Tree

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Fallen Tree is a year-round Philippine dive site with minimal coral stress and 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–29°C
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–29 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Mapa de ubicación de Fallen Tree © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.4 kn
Olas
0.12 m
Agua
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSW (19%)
Now: ESE (118°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.42m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.34m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.0 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.34m ▼ 10:00 · +0.25m ▲ 16:00 · +0.37m ▲ 03:00 · +1.25m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.1 · very high Aire PM2.524 · moderate 05:34 17:42
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 5.7 0.2 9 1mm
09-20 6.3 0.1 9 2mm
09-21 4.4 0.1 9 7mm
09-22 5 0.1 9 2mm
09-23 3.7 0.04 9 8mm
09-24 3 0.08 9 10mm
09-25 3.3 0.14 9 10mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–29°C)

About this spot

Fallen Tree sits in the Philippines as an accessible dive destination outside any marine protected area. The site draws divers seeking encounters with documented marine life across 12 recorded species sightings. Water conditions remain stable year-round, making planning straightforward for most divers. The site's appeal lies in its natural structure—the submerged tree formation creates habitat for reef fish and invertebrates. Three community videos provide pre-dive insight into what you'll encounter. Coral health shows no stress indicators, suggesting a healthy reef ecosystem where marine life congregates naturally. Access is uncomplicated since the site falls outside MPA restrictions. Divers can plan trips at their convenience without seasonal closures or permit hassles. The year-round viability makes Fallen Tree a reliable choice for Philippine dive itineraries. Local knowledge from the three video contributors offers practical guidance on navigation and optimal viewing angles around the fallen structure.

📖 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

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 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%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12238km · ~2815kg · €51

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 Fallen Tree?

Fallen Tree is diveable year-round with no seasonal closures or significant weather windows. Plan based on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not available for this site. Contact local dive operators in the Philippines for current conditions and skill requirements before booking.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Fallen Tree. The submerged tree structure provides habitat for reef fish and invertebrates. Watch the three community videos online for specific species and behavior footage.

Do I need permits or MPA approval?

Fallen Tree is outside any marine protected area, so no special MPA permits are required. Confirm with your dive operator about any local registration or fees.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Lighthouse West

0.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

51 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Cyclocoeloma tuberculatum

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×1registros

Hypselodoris tryoni

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×1registros

Leander plumosus

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 ene 2026
×1registros

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 ene 2026
×1registros

Phyllidia picta

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 ene 2026
×1registros

Dardanus megistos

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 ene 2026
×1registros

Pagurus hirtimanus

Malacostraca · Paguridae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 ene 2026
×1registros

Plerogyra sinuosa

Anthozoa · Plerogyridae
GBIF
Última observación:
27 ene 2026
×1registros

Alopias pelagicus

Elasmobranchii · Alopiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×1registros

Protoreaster nodosus

Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×2registros

Xestospongia testudinaria

Demospongiae · Petrosiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

Melophlus sarasinorum

Demospongiae · Geodiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

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.

cabilao dive site - the fallen tree

rb9934

The most gnarly Death Dives 2019!

Norway Live
💬 3 top comments
  • Dude with his hands behind his back won easily

    @anthonyanderson075 · 👍 734
  • I actually enjoy this more than regular diving.

    @MrDlt123 · 👍 954
  • Perfect sport. 10 minutes of practicing and then 0 training neeeeded. Just pure joy. P.S. forgot about bravery

    @maximolotov · 👍 233

April 6, 2025

Diver Down Philippines explorer.
💬 1 top comments
  • Tubigon LGU divers Ploy and Ed finding a huge Hawkbill in Cabilao dive.

    @DiverDownPhilippinesexplorer. · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Needs validation. These place tags sit too close to each other."

    GOwin · 2015-11-15
  • "Road geometry in the area needs refinement. Doesn't match imagery from MapGive. imagery - tms[22]:http://hiu-maps.net/hot/1.0.0/boholisland-flipped/{zoom}/{x}/{y}.png see TM task: http://tasks.hotosm.org/project/1054"

    GOwin · 2015-08-01
wind peaks Feb-Mar-Jan, calmest Aug-Oct-Jun, water 26-29°C.

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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (50/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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