Dive-site story
Situated along the coast of Talikud Island in the Davao Gulf, Angel's Cove offers a gentle reef slope adorned with hard coral heads, table corals, and sponge clusters. Protected topography keeps surface conditions generally calm, making it a staple spot for training dives, macro photography, and relaxed afternoon exploration.
Diverse reef fish communities shelter among large Porites corals and branching acropora
Sheltered bay conditions provide consistent diving throughout most of the year
Macro subjects such as nudibranchs and flatworms inhabit the lower slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Davao Gulf is diveable year-round because it sits outside the typical typhoon corridor, but the driest weather and optimum underwater visibility occur from late autumn through spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicolor AngelfishCentropyge bicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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