

Best for beginner divers, 10-33m, shore & boat entry.
Duka Bay Pier in Southern Leyte offers a diverse underwater environment combining natural reef, artificial structures, and a cave. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 10 to 33 metres in depth with no current to manage. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres, providing a comfortable setting for those developing their diving skills. Water temperatures remain stable between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, making it a versatile location for training or recreational dives. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, butterflyfish, anemonefish, and invertebrates such as pipefish and mantis shrimp.
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The site is a protected area with an artificial reef.
The site is located in Medina, Misamis Oriental, approximately 109 km from Cagayan de Oro City.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-33m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Species recorded around this area include blackback anemonefish, eastern triangular butterflyfish, wrasses, moorish idols, porcupinefish, banded pipefish, and peacock mantis shrimp.
Yes, Duka Bay Pier is suitable for beginners as it has no current and offers a varied landscape for those completing their open-water dives.
The site features a depth range of 10 to 33 metres.
Yes, you can enter the water from either the shore or by boat. Check locally for the most suitable entry point based on daily conditions.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Duka Bay Pier in Medina. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Duka Bay Pier in Medina typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.