

Best for advanced divers, 20-100m, boat entry, moderate current.
Malayan Wall is a deep, multi-terrain site in the Tubbataha Reefs featuring a combination of reef, wall, and wreck structures. The wall begins at 20 metres and descends to depths exceeding 100 metres, requiring advanced buoyancy control and careful dive planning. Divers experience moderate currents that can strengthen unexpectedly, making this a drift dive environment. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers must use a surface marker buoy to manage risks from boat traffic. Due to the significant depth and potential for strong currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers.
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Boat traffic is an active hazard at this site, so deploy your SMB early and maintain it throughout your ascent. Confirm current direction with your crew before descending, as the wall's orientation affects where drift will take you.
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Depth
20-100m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the significant depths, potential for strong currents, and complex wall topography.
The wall starts at 20 metres and drops to depths well beyond 100 metres, with an average dive depth of 30 metres.
Malayan Wall is a boat-only dive site located 150 kilometres from shore.
Key hazards include deep water, strong currents, shark activity in open water, and boat traffic. Divers should deploy a surface marker buoy throughout the ascent.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as it is a deep-water wall dive requiring advanced scuba certification.
Diving at Malayan Wall in Tubbataha requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Malayan Wall in Tubbataha. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Malayan Wall in Tubbataha are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Malayan Wall in Tubbataha. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Malayan Wall in Tubbataha typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.