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Mantigue Sanctuary

Mantigue Sanctuary is a protected area located on Mantigue Island, presenting a remarkable opportunity for divers to explore the magnificent marine life of the Philippines. This dive site offers unbeatable views of vibrant coral reefs, an abundance of marine species, and exceptionally clear waters, ensuring an extraordinary underwater experience.

Discover the thriving marine ecosystem of Mantigue Island, renowned for its captivating coral gardens adorned with a kaleidoscope of colorful reef fish, such as clownfish, sweetlips, and batfish. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Mantigue Sanctuary, where beauty and biodiversity harmoniously intertwine. Plan your unforgettable underwater adventure and relish the awe-inspiring sights that await you at this truly enchanting dive destination on Mantigue Island.

Diving Conditions Score for Mantigue Sanctuary

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Mantigue Sanctuary

Depth

20m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Mantigue Sanctuary

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

30.4°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

4.05s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mantigue Sanctuary
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Dive Score Chart for Mantigue Sanctuary

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.403333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.903333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Mantigue Sanctuary: 06:00
Sunset at Mantigue Sanctuary: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Mantigue Sanctuary 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
6:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Mantigue Sanctuary
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mantigue Sanctuary

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 Mantigue Sanctuary

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 Mantigue Sanctuary

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

Ideal Conditions for Mantigue Sanctuary

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.9°C / 69.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Mantigue Sanctuary

Mantigue Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.9°C) and December the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026

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