Dive-site story
Directly accessible from the beach in Dauin, this dark sand slope mixes patches of seagrass, coral heads, and artificial reef modules. Macro photographers frequently spend extended time combing the volcanic sediment for camouflaged critters. The site transitions into an ideal spot for dusk outings when mandarin fish display their mating rituals around shallow rubble.
Critter hunting across volcanic dark sand and artificial tire reefs
Dusk encounters with mating mandarin fish among branching coral rubble
Frequent sightings of cryptic frogfish and ghost pipefish clinging to algae
Straightforward shore entry suitable for unhurried navigation and macro photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry northeast monsoon months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin fishSynchiropus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant cuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted seahorseHippocampus kuda | Common |
Marine forecast
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