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Katipanan

Located in the beautiful Philippines, this dive site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers. With its easy accessibility and breathtaking underwater scenery, it is sure to leave you in awe. The coral reefs and mesmerizing sea turtles will capture your attention as you explore the gentle slope. Don't forget to take a closer look and you might be lucky enough to spot colorful nudibranchs and a vibrant array of reef fish. This site is renowned for its abundance of sea turtles, making it a favorite amongst divers. Although the dive is relatively shallow and features minimal current and surge, the chances of encountering these majestic creatures are high all year round. Immerse yourself in the vibrant coral gardens and be amazed by the visibility of up to 18 meters. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site offers a perfect combination of excitement and safety. Experience the wonders of the underwater world as you explore this glorious dive site, where corals and vibrant reef fish extend as far as the eye can see.

Diving Conditions Score for Katipanan

8.9
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Katipanan

Depth

20m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Katipanan

Wave Height

0.06m

Wind Speed

4.5 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

17.2km

Cloud Cover

59%

Wave Period

4.9s

Air Temperature

26.8°C

Precipitation

0.2 mm

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

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.585401687763712/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.679833333333335/10.

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

Sunrise at Katipanan: 06:00
Sunset at Katipanan: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Katipanan 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
13:00

Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.95s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 6.6 m/s

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

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 Katipanan

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 Katipanan

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

Ideal Conditions for Katipanan

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 Katipanan

Katipanan 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 15, 2026

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