Dive-site story
Stretching along the dark volcanic coastline of Negros Oriental, Dauin South combines gentle sandy slopes with scattered hard-coral patches and artificial reef clusters. Macro enthusiasts frequent this site for cryptic critters sheltering among sea urchins and anemones. Sloping gently away from the shoreline, the topography allows leisurely search patterns across the dark sand.
Diverse macro species resting on dark volcanic sand
Clusters of coral heads and tire reefs harbor juvenile fish
Calm entry conditions suitable for extended bottom times and photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal conditions predominate during the northeast monsoon and transitional months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant cuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Thorny seahorseHippocampus histrix | Common |
Marine forecast
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