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Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Dauin Marine Sanctuary, located in Dauin's Poblacion district 1, is a highly popular dive site that attracts divers of all levels. With its rich biodiversity and exquisite coral gardens, it promises an unforgettable underwater experience. This sanctuary is known for its abundance of green seaturtles, hawksbill turtles, yellowtail barracudas, great barracuda, snappers, and frogfishes. Additionally, it boasts a stunning beach area, making it an ideal spot for sunbathers. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, Dauin Marine Sanctuary offers an ideal diving experience with a maximum depth of 18m and a visibility of 12m. Explore the wonders beneath the surface and indulge in the beauty of this remarkable underwater paradise.

Diving Conditions Score for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

8.6
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Depth

18m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

11.6 m/s

Water Temp

30.2°C

Visibility

41.7km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

4.2s

Air Temperature

26°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dauin Marine Sanctuary
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Dive Score Chart for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.003921568627451/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.108571428571429/10.

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

Sunrise at Dauin Marine Sanctuary: 06:00
Sunset at Dauin Marine Sanctuary: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Dauin Marine Sanctuary 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
0:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m (5.6s), Wind: 1.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
16:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m (3.4s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Day
16:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dauin Marine Sanctuary
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dauin Marine Sanctuary

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 Dauin Marine Sanctuary

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 Dauin Marine Sanctuary

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

Ideal Conditions for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Dauin Marine Sanctuary

Dauin Marine Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026

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