Scuba diving in the Philippines
7 dive regions in the Philippines, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in March–June, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Also see: Indo-Pacific
Best time to dive in the Philippines, region by region
Sorted by each region's best month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbataha ReefsPhilippines | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| MalapascuaPhilippines | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| MoalboalPhilippines | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Dauin & Apo IslandPhilippines | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| AnilaoPhilippines | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Puerto GaleraPhilippines | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| CoronPhilippines | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.
Dive regions in the Philippines
- Tubbataha ReefsIndo-Pacific
Peak season: March–June · Intermediate · Liveaboard
Known for grey reef shark, whitetip reef shark, hawksbill turtle, manta ray, whale shark
- MalapascuaIndo-Pacific
Peak season: year-round · Intermediate · Resort, Day boat
Known for pelagic thresher shark, whitetip reef shark, mandarinfish
- MoalboalIndo-Pacific
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
Known for sardine bait ball, green turtle, frogfish
- Dauin & Apo IslandIndo-Pacific
Peak season: year-round · Beginner · Shore, Day boat, Resort
Known for flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus, seahorses, frogfish, green turtle
- AnilaoIndo-Pacific
Peak season: October–June · Beginner · Resort, Day boat
Known for nudibranchs, frogfish, blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus
- Puerto GaleraIndo-Pacific
Peak season: year-round · Intermediate · Resort, Day boat
Known for frogfish, nudibranchs, whitetip reef shark, ghost pipefish
- CoronIndo-Pacific
Peak season: November–May · Intermediate · Day boat, Resort, Liveaboard