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Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Discover an incredible coral garden starting at 5 meters and gently sloping down to 22 meters. This captivating underwater oasis serves as a man-made marine sanctuary adorned with a collection of striking concrete crosses, representing the nation's Catholic faith. This unique installation has transformed into an enchanting graveyard-like structure, fostering the growth of an artificial reef.

Embark on a serene and rejuvenating dive, embraced by a welcoming school of barracuda, while graceful turtles feast on vibrant corals. The crosses, now adorned with a captivating array of soft and hard corals, offer a perfect backdrop for capturing breathtaking photographs. Immerse yourself in this captivating tableau as majestic groupers, snappers, and angelfish gracefully glide by. If fortune favors you, catch a glimpse of the occasional blacktip reef shark adding an element of excitement to this awe-inspiring aquatic spectacle. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive blue-spotted fantail rays, hidden amidst the sandy bottom and concealed beneath rock outcroppings.

With a commendable visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Experience the beauty of this underwater world at your own pace and skill level.

Unveil this hidden gem and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in this captivating marine wonderland.

Diving Conditions Score for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Depth

19m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Wave Height

0.04m

Wind Speed

2.4 m/s

Water Temp

31.3°C

Visibility

19.68km

Cloud Cover

77%

Wave Period

4s

Air Temperature

31.4°C

Precipitation

0.3 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
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Dive Score Chart for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.0308/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 1.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.387366666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Tulapos Marine Sanctuary: 06:00
Sunset at Tulapos Marine Sanctuary: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tulapos 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.04m (5s), Wind: 1.9 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tulapos 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 Tulapos Marine 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 Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

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

Ideal Conditions for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.2m / 36.7ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

June

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Tulapos Marine Sanctuary shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). September is usually the driest month with 0.9mm 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 20, 2026

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