

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Mato Point in Anilao, Philippines, features a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for beginner divers. Located 200 metres from shore, the site is accessible only by boat. Divers can expect depths ranging from 10 to 20 metres with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally comfortable, with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius. As there are no fixed facilities at the site, divers should arrange boat transport locally. Morning arrivals are recommended to ensure the calmest surface conditions for the boat journey.
13.75547, 120.90710
Check locally for the nearest boat operator, as facilities at the site itself are not fixed. Arriving in the morning typically gives you the calmest surface conditions for the boat ride out.
Access is by boat.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Mato Point is a boat-only dive site located 200 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 26 to 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mato Point in Solo. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.