Marigondon Cave
Marigondon Cave, situated along the stunning coastline of Mactan Island in Cebu, is a captivating dive destination for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 29m and visibility of 12m, this dive offers a thrilling underwater experience.
The cave itself features a spacious diameter of approximately 10m, a roof hovering around 29m/95ft, and a floor at about 40m/133ft. As you enter, you'll encounter a small alcove, adding an element of exploration to your dive. To fully enjoy this unique dive, sidemount or twinset diving is recommended.
One of the main highlights of Marigondon Cave is its abundant population of flashlightfish. These extraordinary creatures belong to the Anojmalopidae family, recognized for the bioluminescent organs located beneath their eyes. Witnessing their mesmerizing glow is a truly enchanting experience for divers.
Discover the wonders of Marigondon Cave, an immersive dive site for adventure-seeking enthusiasts, and marvel at the illuminating beauty of the flashlightfish.
Diving Conditions Score for Marigondon Cave
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marigondon Cave
Depth
29m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Marigondon Cave
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
36.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
3.06km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
3.45s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Dive Score Chart for Marigondon Cave
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.314233333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 17.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.896827322404372/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Marigondon Cave 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.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.36m (3.2s), Wind: 17.6 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 12.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marigondon CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marigondon Cave
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 Marigondon Cave
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marigondon Cave
Ideal Conditions for Marigondon Cave
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
September
Visibility
9.3m / 30.5ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
August
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marigondon Cave
Marigondon Cave shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.4°C) and January the coldest (23.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August 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 1.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 11, 2026