Philippines Dive Sites
138 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Philippines
Philippines has 138 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Palawan (Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Sulu Sea), Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao), and Cebu (Moalboal). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 138
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 16
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 119 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Philippines
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Philippines— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan99%28°C
- Feb96%28°C
- Mar99%28°C
- Apr100%29°C
- May98%30°C
- Jun100%30°C
- Jul87%30°C
- Aug95%30°C
- Sep90%30°C
- Oct95%30°C
- Nov94%30°C
- Dec100%29°C
From 137 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Philippines
Showing 1–12 of 138
Sampaguita
A dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Cogon
Cogon is a dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Barracuda Lake
Barracuda Lake is a dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Diving spot 2
A dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Black Forest
A dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Coral Garden Marine Protected Area
Coral Garden Marine Protected Area is a dive site in Philippines. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Plan a dive in Philippines
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Philippines include Palawan (Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Sulu Sea), Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao), and Cebu (Moalboal). The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 2 intermediate dive sites. Depth details vary by site. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Philippines
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Philippines?
Start with Palawan (Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Sulu Sea), Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), and Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera). PickADive lists 138 public dive sites in Philippines, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.
Is Philippines good for beginner divers?
Philippines may still have suitable dives for newer divers, but PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize that confidently. Use site difficulty, depth, access notes, and local operator advice before planning.
Are there advanced dive sites in Philippines?
PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites for Philippines. Some dives can still become advanced because of depth, current, entry, visibility, weather, or navigation, so check the site page and local guidance.
What depths can I expect when diving in Philippines?
Depth details vary by site in Philippines. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Philippines?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Philippines, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.