Dive-site story
Located directly off the southern shore of Malapascua Island, this shallow house reef consists of a gently sloping bottom mixed with patches of seagrass, sand, coral bommies, and artificial structures. It serves as a primary training ground and macro-photography hub, favored for leisurely muck exploration and night dives when cryptic nocturnal critters emerge across the sand flats.
Critter hunting across sandy channels and artificial reef structures
Night diving opportunities to spot hunting cephalopods and crustacean activity
Sheltered conditions ideal for check-out dives and buoyancy practice
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, though the calmest sea surface conditions align with the dry northeast monsoon and early summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorny SeahorseHippocampus histrix | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena lunulata | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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