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Lapus-Lapus

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 20 colaboradores

Lapus-Lapus in the Philippines offers year-round diving with diverse marine life and accessible conditions for most skill levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Macro hotspotBleachingRiskFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
0.4 kn
Olas
0.14 m
Agua
29.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (45%)
Now: WSW (243°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.72m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.49m)

+1.5 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.49m ▼ 10:00 · +0.17m ▲ 15:00 · +0.49m ▼ 19:00 · +0.29m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.75 · very high Aire PM2.513 · moderate 05:32 17:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 9.2 0.32 9 3mm
09-20 12.5 0.32 9 14mm
09-21 11 0.28 9 16mm
09-22 11.6 0.2 9 13mm
09-23 5.7 0.12 9 4mm
09-24 6 0.04 3 5mm
09-25 4.7 0.06 9 1mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Lapus-Lapus, located in the Philippines, is a dive destination that welcomes visitors throughout the year. The site supports a rich variety of marine species, with 12 documented species observations recorded by the diving community. Recent video documentation from community divers provides current insight into conditions and wildlife encounters at the spot. The area is not protected under a Marine Protected Area designation, making it an accessible option for independent dive planning. However, divers should note the current coral bleaching watch status and plan visits with environmental awareness in mind. This underscores the importance of practicing responsible diving techniques to minimize impact on the reef system. Community engagement at Lapus-Lapus remains active, with three videos available showing real conditions and typical encounters. These resources offer practical reference material for planning your dive. The year-round diving window means you can schedule around your own availability rather than strict seasonal constraints, though local conditions and weather patterns should still guide your timing.

📖 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 ↔ 12137km · ~2792kg · €50

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

Can I dive Lapus-Lapus year-round?

Yes, Lapus-Lapus is accessible for diving year-round, giving you flexibility in planning your trip. Local weather and sea conditions may vary seasonally, so check current reports before booking.

What marine life will I see at Lapus-Lapus?

The site supports diverse marine species with 12 documented observations. Community videos provide current footage of typical wildlife encounters. Check those resources for specific species you're likely to encounter.

Is Lapus-Lapus a protected area?

No, Lapus-Lapus is not within a Marine Protected Area, so fewer restrictions apply to diving access. However, the site is on coral bleaching watch status, making responsible diving practices important.

How do I learn current conditions at Lapus-Lapus?

Three community videos document recent conditions and wildlife at the site. These provide reliable reference material for what to expect and help you plan your dive profile accordingly.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

French Kiss Divers

French Kiss Divers

2.7 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +63 956 740 9745
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Evolution

Evolution

2.8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +63 917 631 2179
Horario: Mon-Sun 7am to 9pm

Avila's Horizon Dive Resort

1.2 km
3.8 (232 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +63 969 383 5800
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

MBI Dive Center

2.3 km
4.9 (932 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 40+ times this month
Teléfono: +63 917 514 2189
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Dive Society Dive Center

2.4 km
5.0 (39 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 53+ times this month
Teléfono: +63 927 015 1576
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dive Society

2.4 km
4.8 (598 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 45+ times this month
Teléfono: +63 917 322 5161
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

1 registros · 1 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Metalia spatagus

Echinoidea · Brissidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 2008
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 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 The Philippines - Lapus Pinnacle & Lapus Lapus #malapascua #lapuspinnacle #lapuslapus

Scuba Diving and Dogs
💬 3 top comments
  • pretty creatures with beautiful color 🤩

    @desakjunita8187 · 👍 1
  • Nice find with the sea moth! Those are tricky buggers to spot.

    @Wheels131326 · 👍 1
  • 1:58 sleeping catfishes comfy and snug in a stack 😆 So adorable!

    @CommanderArcadeDoll · 👍 1

Diving Malapascua - Lapus Lapus

Life&Dive

Exploring Malapascua's Underwater Wonders: A Scuba Diver's Paradise in the Phillipines!

Totaldive
💬 3 top comments
  • Good shot. We went there April 9-10, 2024. We just did Snorkeling and saw 2 Tresher sharks, beautiful fishes, amazing Coral Reef and the Japanese Shipwrek.

    @robertandjulie · 👍 3
  • sanaol

    @SaltyEggDiver · 👍 1
  • Getting there, the journey from Cebu will drive me nuts

    @joyschtik · 👍 3

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/246644364 - building=collapsed? Is this building really gone? In that case it should be deleted or rategged to demolished:building=yes. Note that building tag describes purpose of the building - see https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:building and remains of buildings must not be mapped as buildings"

    Mateusz Konieczny · 2018-06-08
  • "Many buildings are tagged as building=damaged, when they clearly are not from the satellite imagery. Many also have outdated typhoon:damage or typhoon:reviewed tags that need to be cleaned up."

    Totor · 2024-05-08
  • "Marine Protected Area of Philippines Government: mandatory entrance fee of 50 Pesos"

    DakitDakitAdjoining · 2024-01-06
wind peaks Jan-Feb-Mar, calmest Oct-Aug-Jun, dry Feb-May.

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: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (89/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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