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Cathedral

Former Philippine president Fidel V. Ramos installed an iconic underwater landmark cross at this dive site. Nestled amidst two imposing rocks at a depth of approximately 18m/60ft., the cross is adorned with exquisite soft corals, adding to its beauty and allure.

Divers exploring this site will be greeted by an abundance of magnificent marine life. Schools of impressive fish, graceful turtles, and the occasional presence of reef sharks make for an exhilarating underwater experience. The site's history of fish feeding has attracted these captivating creatures, further enhancing the diving adventure.

With a maximum depth of 20m and visibility reaching up to 11m, this dive site provides an ideal environment for advanced divers. Its enchanting underwater landscape and diverse marine species make it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.

Diving Conditions Score for Cathedral

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cathedral

Depth

20m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Cathedral

Wave Height

0.46m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

31°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

3.25s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cathedral
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Dive Score Chart for Cathedral

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.383333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.883333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Cathedral : 06:00
Sunset at Cathedral : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cathedral are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.46m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cathedral
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cathedral

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Cathedral

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Cathedral

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Cathedral

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.4°C / 70.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cathedral

Cathedral shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.4°C) and December the coldest (17.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 4 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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