Dive-site story
Positioned between Medio Island and the mainland in Puerto Galera, Manila Channel forms a protected passage lined with gentle sandy slopes, coral bommies, and seagrass beds. The sheltered topography provides calm waters when outer reefs face heavy currents, making it a prime setting for macro photography, training dives, and night explorations.
Protected waterway with sandy patches and scattered coral bommies
Macro haven supporting frogfish, nudibranchs, and crustaceans
Ideal location for night dives when outer sites experience swell
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season and transitional months offer the calmest sea conditions and optimal water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon EelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate Ghost PipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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