

Best for intermediate divers, boat entry.
Mabuti is a reef dive site located at Apo Reef in the Philippines. Accessible only by boat, this site features shallow water and a reef structure suitable for intermediate divers to practise buoyancy control. Conditions at the site are variable, with currents that can shift between visits, requiring divers to check conditions with their boat operator before descending. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. As facilities at this location are unverified, divers should confirm all necessary equipment and surface support requirements with local operators prior to departure.
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Because currents are variable, check conditions with your boat operator before descending and plan your dive to work with the flow rather than against it. Confirm what equipment and surface support is available locally before departure, as facilities at this site are unverified.
Reaching the site requires a 3-hour boat journey from Sablayan.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
The site is classified for intermediate divers due to variable currents.
Access to this site is by boat only.
Water temperatures at the site range from 29 to 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mabuti in Sablayan. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Divers at Mabuti in Sablayan should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.