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Turtle Point

Balicasag Island in the Philippines is renowned for being home to one of the most famous Marine sanctuaries. Divers flock to this destination primarily to witness the remarkable congregation of sea turtles that can be found here throughout the year. Apart from the diverse array of hard and soft coral species, Balicasag Island offers an exceptional opportunity for close encounters with these majestic creatures. It is important to note, however, that touching the sea turtles is strictly prohibited. For more seasoned divers seeking an adventurous experience, Balicasag Island also boasts caves that reach depths of 60 to 75 meters. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 20m, this captivating dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Point

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Turtle Point

Depth

20m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Turtle Point

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

31.3°C

Visibility

21.84km

Cloud Cover

98%

Wave Period

2.35s

Air Temperature

30.8°C

Precipitation

0.1 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Point
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Point

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.848224836601306/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.457491304347826/10.

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

Sunrise at Turtle Point: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Point 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
11:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.04m (2.55s), Wind: 4 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Turtle Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Point

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 Turtle Point

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 Turtle Point

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

Ideal Conditions for Turtle Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

10.7m / 35.1ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Turtle Point

Turtle Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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: 5 hr. ago - Jun 15, 2026

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