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Mamsa point

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Mamsa Point offers year-round diving off Apo Island, Philippines, with healthy coral and consistent marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.8 kn
Olas
0.5 m
Agua
29.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (41%)
Now: W (273°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.26m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.28m)

+1.3 m0 m+0.0 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.28m ▼ 11:00 · +0.25m ▲ 02:00 · +1.21m ▼ 14:00 · +0.19m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.15 · very high Aire PM2.521 · moderate 05:36 17:45
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.6 0.64 9 0mm
09-20 6.3 0.56 8 2mm
09-21 5.9 0.5 7 7mm
09-22 5.2 0.36 5 20mm
09-23 3.5 0.18 2 26mm
09-24 4.7 0.1 8 43mm
09-25 5.9 0.24 8 5mm

About this spot

Mamsa Point is a dive site near Apo Island in the Philippines, accessible to divers throughout the year. The site sits outside a marine protected area but maintains healthy coral conditions with no bleaching stress reported. Twelve species observations recorded at the site confirm consistent marine biodiversity, making it a reliable destination for divers seeking stable conditions and marine encounters. The area benefits from Apo Island's reputation as a diving hub. Community video documentation—three clips available—shows what visitors can expect underwater. These resources help divers plan their dives and understand site conditions before arrival. The lack of active bleaching stress indicates the reef remains in good health, a positive sign for coral-dependent marine life. Year-round access means you can plan a dive trip to Mamsa Point whenever your schedule allows. Local conditions and seasonal patterns may affect visibility or comfort, so checking recent reports from the diving community helps. The documented species presence suggests typical reef ecology with healthy predator-prey relationships and diverse fauna. Divers interested in Philippine reef systems will find Mamsa Point a solid option with established monitoring data and community feedback to guide their experience.

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Vida marina

Tortuga verde

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 ↔ 12272km · ~2823kg · €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

Can I dive Mamsa Point year-round?

Yes. Mamsa Point is accessible to divers throughout the year. Seasonal patterns may affect water conditions, so checking current reports before your trip helps you prepare appropriately.

What marine life can I see there?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Mamsa Point, confirming diverse reef life. Community videos provide visual documentation of what you're likely to encounter underwater.

Is the coral healthy?

Yes. Mamsa Point shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating the reef remains in good condition. This supports thriving marine populations.

Do I need special permits?

Mamsa Point is not inside a marine protected area, so standard diving regulations apply. Check current local requirements and dive operator guidelines before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Paul's Dive Shop

0.8 km
4.8 (16 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Beach Cafe & Dream Diving Resort

8.5 km
Centro de buceo

Wellbeach Dive Resort

8.6 km
4.4 (68 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +63 956 189 1713
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Ex Bahura Dive Resort

9.9 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

52 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Glossodoris

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–30 m

Toxopneustes pileolus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 abr 2016
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–3 m

Ophiuroidea

Ophiuroidea
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–26 m

Nereididae

Polychaeta · Nereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
23 m

Comanthus parvicirrus

Crinoidea · Comatulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–28 m

Lovenia elongata

Echinoidea · Loveniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
11 m

Babakina indopacifica

Gastropoda · Babakinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
3–14 m

Chrysopetalidae

Polychaeta · Chrysopetalidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
30 m

Ophiotrichidae

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
6–21 m

Munididae

Malacostraca · Munididae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
30 m

Metalia sternalis

Echinoidea · Brissidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–11 m

Discodoris boholiensis

ヒラツヅレウミウシ
Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 feb 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
8 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.

Diving with the mamsa in Apo Island

Reef Wanderers Dive Club

Apo Island - Mamsa Dive Site - by: Ernest Damaso

Davao MTB Trails & Scuba Diving Videos 😊

‪Superhuman Filipino diver from the Badjao tribe ;BBC

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💬 3 top comments
  • Imagine being a diver with all the gear and this chaps suddenly appears walking on the bottom of the sea waving like he's on a morning stroll LOL😁

    @sean.5468 · 👍 3500
  • 2.5 mins inside water. Not still but moving, running, working! Amazing. A different person really.

    @Photogrammetrist1 · 👍 1600
  • Others called him superhuman. For him, it's just his way of living 😎

    @jaypeefernandez4462 · 👍 1100

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Bahura Dive Resort seems to be not existing anymore 2023-11-23"

    Totor · 2023-11-23
  • ""Dive shop run trip on Dauin and Zambonguita coastal, Apo island(min.2divers) and Sumilon(min.6divers). Dive courses available. Dive rate start from 1,500php. Dive equipment provided without extra charge. Marine park fee, dive guide and towel are included. Offer secluded beach front accommodation for divers. Small swimming pool and a boutique café on site. Room rate start from 500php/bed in dorm room, breakfast are included. All types room with private hot shower/toilet and air-conditioning." P"

    Dives Visaya · 2020-01-12
wind peaks Feb-Jan-Mar, calmest Aug-Oct-Jun, dry Jan-Apr.

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 (94/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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