Dive-site story
Horse Head is a distinctive reef formation situated along the northern coastline of Oriental Mindoro near Puerto Galera. The site features sloping coral fields dropping down into deeper sand channels, decorated with large sea fans and scattered boulder outcrops. Divers explore the seafloor structure for cryptic macro critters before ascending along the shallower coral garden.
Extensive sea fan formations populated by pygmy seahorses
Varied topography mixing coral slopes, small drop-offs, and sandy rubble patches
Rich macro diversity suited for underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season offers the most reliable sea conditions and optimal visibility across the Verde Island Passage region.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargibant's pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Warty frogfishAntennarius maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNembrotha cristata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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