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Max Climax

Located along Padre Burgos in Southern Leyte, on the western side of Sogod Bay, you will find a cluster of dive centers that offer an unforgettable diving experience. Facing the exquisite east coast, these centers provide easy access to the impressive Max Climax dive site.

Max Climax is a remarkable underwater wall, stretching over a kilometer, and is surrounded by several house reefs. With a maximum depth of 40+ meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. However, it is important to note that the intensity of the currents can vary, depending on the tidal exchange. These currents can move divers either north or south, and downward currents should also be taken into consideration for safety.

While exploring the shallower parts of Max Climax, divers can encounter a vibrant array of marine life, including lionfish, parrotfish, scorpionfish, pygmy seahorses, spiny devilfish, pipefish, frogfish, and flamboyant cuttlefish. As you descend deeper, you'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking sight of enormous Gorgonian fan corals, barrel sponges, and black coral, providing a stunning backdrop for an abundance of marine creatures.

Keep your eyes peeled during your dive, as you may spot emperor fish, batfish, midnight snappers, and various species of schooling snappers and rainbow runners. Exciting encounters with feeding turtles, cruising eagle rays, whitetip sharks, and tunas are known to happen on occasion, adding to the thrill of exploring Max Climax.

With a visibility of 16 meters, the underwater world of Max Climax offers divers ample opportunities to admire the captivating beauty of Sogod Bay. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this rewarding dive site promises an unforgettable adventure filled with diverse marine life and stunning underwater formations.

Diving Conditions Score for Max Climax

6.2
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 Max Climax

Depth

20m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Max Climax

Wave Height

1.04m

Wind Speed

23.3 m/s

Water Temp

30.5°C

Visibility

5.88km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

4.25s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0.7 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Max Climax
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Dive Score Chart for Max Climax

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.494233333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.043866666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Max Climax: 06:00
Sunset at Max Climax: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Max Climax 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
8:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.02m (4.2s), Wind: 12.9 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 22.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Max Climax
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Max Climax

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 Max Climax

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 Max Climax

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

Ideal Conditions for Max Climax

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.3m / 37.1ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Max Climax

Max Climax shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.5m 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 1.1mm 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 22, 2026

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