Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Schools of jack and snappers, as well as lionfish, nudibranchs, eels, and sole fish, can be found scattered on the seabed. With a visibility of 12m and a maximum depth of 15m, the underwater world here is truly captivating.
If you're planning a vacation in Cebu, make sure to include the Shangri-La House Reef on your itinerary. Don't forget to bring your underwater camera to capture the endless photographic opportunities this dive site has to offer. Diving on nitrox is recommended for an enhanced experience.
Come and explore this breathtaking dive site that caters to divers of all levels. Discover the beauty and wonders of the Shangri-La House Reef in Cebu.
Diving Conditions Score for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Depth
15m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
6.7 m/s
Water Temp
31.1°C
Visibility
18.1km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
2.05s
Air Temperature
30.1°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Dive Score Chart for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.495456321839079/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 5.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.0945/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Shangri-La Marine 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.
Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.02m (2.9s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.02m (3.05s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shangri-La Marine SanctuaryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shangri-La Marine 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 Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Ideal Conditions for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.2m / 40.0ft
June
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary
Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.2m 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 1.3mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026