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Pangas

3.2 — based on 6 community signals

Pangas is a year-round Philippine dive destination with growing community video documentation and coral health worth monitoring.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Shore entryBleachingRiskFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
11.5 kn
Olas
0.74 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (28%)
Now: S (182°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.29m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.3m)

+1.3 m0 m+0.0 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.3m ▼ 12:00 · +0.22m ▲ 03:00 · +1.24m ▼ 14:00 · +0.14m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.1 · very high Aire PM2.516 · moderate 05:44 17:53
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.8 0.82 9 4mm
09-20 10.5 0.6 6 6mm
09-21 8.7 0.26 7 8mm
09-22 6.1 0.3 8 5mm
09-23 3.8 0.2 1 1mm
09-24 7.1 0.1 9 9mm
09-25 8.8 0.14 9 17mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Pangas, Philippines is an accessible dive spot open to exploration throughout the year. The site has garnered attention from the diving community, with three documented videos available that showcase the local underwater environment. While specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data remain unreported, the spot offers divers a chance to explore an unprotected reef area in Philippine waters. The site is currently flagged for coral bleaching monitoring, making it valuable for divers interested in reef conditions and marine conservation. This status reflects the broader challenges facing Philippine coral ecosystems and suggests the location may offer insight into reef resilience and recovery patterns. Divers visiting Pangas contribute to baseline observations of the site's health. Access and conditions at Pangas remain straightforward for recreational diving. The lack of marine protection area designation means fewer regulatory restrictions, though divers should still follow responsible diving practices to minimize impact. Video documentation from the community provides useful reference material for planning a dive visit and understanding what to expect underwater.

📖 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 ↔ 12080km · ~2778kg · €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

Is Pangas good to dive year-round?

Yes, Pangas is reported as a year-round dive destination, meaning you can plan a visit at any time of year. However, you should check current conditions and weather before booking, as seasonal storms can affect access and visibility.

What depths and difficulty level does Pangas offer?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Pangas are not currently documented. Check with local dive operators or watch the available community videos to assess whether the site suits your experience level before planning your trip.

What marine life will I see at Pangas?

No species observation data has been formally recorded for Pangas yet. The community videos are your best resource for seeing what fish, corals, and other marine life are present. Coral bleaching monitoring at the site suggests reef awareness is important.

Do I need permits or special access for Pangas?

Pangas is not located within a marine protection area, so there are no MPA-specific restrictions. However, always comply with Philippine diving regulations and local guidelines, and dive with a responsible operator who follows best practices for reef protection.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

69 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Chromodoris alcalai

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×4registros

Chromodoris lochi

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×4registros

Phyllidia elegans

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×2registros

Jorunna funebris

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×2registros

Phyllidiopsis krempfi

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Chromodoris dianae

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Chromodoris willani

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Rhopalaea fusca

Ascidiacea · Diazonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Polycarpa aurata

Ascidiacea · Styelidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Phyllospongia foliascens

Demospongiae · Thorectidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Phyllidiopsis xishaensis

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

Chromodoris annae

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 jun 2023
×1registros

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

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Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (99/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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