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Johnlhea Coral Garden

One of the top shore entries in Siquijor for divers is located 1.3 kilometers south of the town center of San Juan. Look for the John Lhea Resort sign board on the right side and turn in to check in at Dive Point DC, where you can begin your exhilarating shore dive at the enchanting Coral Garden. This site is particularly recommended for night dives.

During your dive, you can spot a variety of marine life including turtles, scorpion fish, seamoth, and schools of silvers. In the evening, keep an eye out for crabs (porcelain and decorator), shrimps, Spanish dancers, and frogfish.

To start your dive, make the necessary preparations for the beach entry, which has easy access. Descend into the water until you reach a depth suitable for diving and head west. As you slowly descend, you'll encounter a plateau that reaches a depth of about 3-5 meters before ending in a small drop-off. Continue in the same direction, and you'll soon come across the mesmerizing coral garden. This dive offers an excellent range from 12 to 18 meters in depth, with sandy patches nestled among the coral rocks. Please exercise caution as stone fish are known to inhabit the area. The best time to enter the water is during high tide. And don't miss the opportunity for a breathtaking night dive, as this dive site is renowned as the most popular location for night dives on the island.

With excellent visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive is suitable for beginners and divers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Siquijor's underwater world at Coral Garden, a must-visit dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Johnlhea Coral Garden

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Johnlhea Coral Garden

Depth

18m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Johnlhea Coral Garden

Wave Height

0.06m

Wind Speed

8.9 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

6.12km

Cloud Cover

70%

Wave Period

3.35s

Air Temperature

25.8°C

Precipitation

1.4 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Johnlhea Coral Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Johnlhea Coral Garden

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.030777966101695/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.687403278688524/10.

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

Sunrise at Johnlhea Coral Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Johnlhea Coral Garden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Johnlhea Coral Garden 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
17:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.95s), Wind: 2.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 1.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Johnlhea Coral Garden
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Johnlhea Coral Garden

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 Johnlhea Coral Garden

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 Johnlhea Coral Garden

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

Ideal Conditions for Johnlhea Coral Garden

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.3m / 37.1ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Johnlhea Coral Garden

Johnlhea Coral Garden shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). September is usually the driest month with 1.7mm 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 15, 2026

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