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Mainit

Experience the thrill of exploring the current-swept reefs at this extraordinary dive site. With its triangular shape, it offers a bountiful array of large fish, stunning sea fans, and vibrant corals. It's open for exploration throughout the year, thanks to its unique geography. However, be prepared for the challenges posed by strong currents, down currents, upwellings, and depth.

This advanced divespot is a haven for experienced divers. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness mesmerizing Schooling Wrasses, Snappers, Anthias, Groupers, Cheveron Barracuda, as well as captivating sea fans, soft corals, and hydroids. The true highlight of this site, known as the Apex, will take your breath away as it plunges to depths exceeding 70 meters. Prepare to marvel at the abundance of fish found here, surpassing any other location in Anilao. It's not uncommon to be completely surrounded by schools of fish, creating an unforgettable underwater spectacle.

With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site is a paradise for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating adventure. Ensure you possess the necessary skills and experience before embarking on this extraordinary underwater journey.

Note: Visibility: 11m, Max Depth: 24m, Recommended Diver Level: Advanced.

Diving Conditions Score for Mainit

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Mainit

Depth

24m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Mainit

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

28.7 m/s

Water Temp

31.1°C

Visibility

34.54km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

3.4s

Air Temperature

29.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.65/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 31.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.104233333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Mainit : 06:00
Sunset at Mainit : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Mainit 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.62m (3.45s), Wind: 31.1 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 28.1 m/s

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

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 Mainit

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 Mainit

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

Ideal Conditions for Mainit

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.5°C / 81.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.8m / 9.2ft

July

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Mainit

Mainit shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.2°C) and January the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in July with average wave heights of 2.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in July 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 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during July to September, 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 23, 2026

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