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Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Discover the fascinating world of wreck diving at our site, which houses a 100-meter long cargo and passenger vessel that tragically capsized during a typhoon in October 1988. This exceptional wreck dive, located near Malapascua, is an ideal destination for divers seeking to obtain their Wreck Diving Specialty certification.

Immerse yourself in the stunning marine life that thrives on this wreck, including mesmerizing hard and soft coral formations. Prepare to encounter an array of captivating ocean creatures such as moray eels, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and sweetlips.

Resting on its starboard side at a depth of approximately 30 meters, the ship remains remarkably intact. The portside of the vessel is beautifully adorned with vibrant and healthy soft coral. Experienced divers have the opportunity to explore the interior of this shipwreck.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 10 meters and a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site presents a captivating underwater experience. We recommend that divers possess an advanced skill level to fully appreciate and navigate the depths of this breathtaking wreck.

Diving Conditions Score for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Depth

31m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Wave Height

0.12m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

31.9°C

Visibility

44.46km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

2.45s

Air Temperature

28.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.548557142857142/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 7.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.514633333333332/10.

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

Sunrise at Doña Marilyn (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Doña Marilyn (Wreck): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Doña Marilyn (Wreck) 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
9:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.08m (2.8s), Wind: 7.1 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

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 Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

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 Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

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

Ideal Conditions for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.3m / 33.8ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

August

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Doña Marilyn (Wreck)

Doña Marilyn (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°C) and January the coldest (23.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August 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 0.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, 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 20, 2026

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