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La Tortue Housereef

Located in the Dauin Poblacion District 1 Sanctuary, our diving spot at La Tortue Housereef offers a remarkable experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. With its diverse underwater landscape featuring both muck diving and a thriving reef ecosystem, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For those seeking an advanced diving adventure, we have a mini reef located at a depth of 30m. This hidden gem is perfect for experienced divers to explore and marvel at the wonders of the underwater world.

Get ready to encounter a wide variety of marine life during your dive at La Tortue Housereef. From graceful Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles, to intriguing creatures like Frog Fish, Emperor Cuttlefish, and Nudibranchs, the vibrant reef teems with life. Additionally, you'll encounter a captivating array of Reef fishes, Sea Kraits, Pipefishes, Shrimps, Crabs, and many more fascinating species.

With a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 18m, this dive site offers optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you are a beginner looking to take your first plunge into the world of diving or an expert seeking a new adventure, La Tortue Housereef has something incredible to offer.

Experience the beauty and diversity of the underwater world at La Tortue Housereef. Plan your diving expedition today and immerse yourself in the wonders that await beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for La Tortue Housereef

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for La Tortue Housereef

Depth

18m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for La Tortue Housereef

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

5.9 m/s

Water Temp

30.2°C

Visibility

48.9km

Cloud Cover

1%

Wave Period

2.8s

Air Temperature

30.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Tortue Housereef
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Dive Score Chart for La Tortue Housereef

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.400407801418439/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.6811/10.

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

Sunrise at La Tortue Housereef: 06:00
Sunset at La Tortue Housereef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Tortue Housereef 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
23:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.06m (2.5s), Wind: 1.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.35s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Best Day
17:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Tortue Housereef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Tortue Housereef

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 La Tortue Housereef

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 La Tortue Housereef

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

Ideal Conditions for La Tortue Housereef

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 La Tortue Housereef

La Tortue Housereef 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 10, 2026

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