

Best for intermediate divers, 25-45m, boat entry, strong current.
Bujong Shoal is a deep reef, drop-off, and wall site located 200 metres off Limasawa Island. The site ranges from 25 to 45 metres in depth, with an average of 35 metres, making it suitable for intermediate divers with advanced certification. Divers experience strong currents that can shift direction, requiring careful buoyancy control and air management. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the depth profile and potential for nitrogen narcosis, careful monitoring of bottom time and decompression obligations is essential. Boat support is mandatory for all entries and exits at this location.
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Strong currents can shift direction at this site, so brief with your divemaster before the descent and agree on a current plan and abort depth. Boat pick-up logistics matter here given the depth profile, so confirm surface marker buoy procedures with the operator before entering the water.
The island is accessed by boat. Outriggers depart from Padre Burgos Pier to Limasawa Island every day.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
This site is for intermediate divers, and an Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement due to the depth and current conditions.
The site ranges from 25 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Boat access is required for this site, and divers must rely on boat support for all entries and exits.
Hazards include strong currents, decompression obligations, nitrogen narcosis, and the deep nature of the site.
No, this is a deep dive site with an average depth of 35 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Bujong Shoal in Padre Burgos requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bujong Shoal in Padre Burgos. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Bujong Shoal in Padre Burgos are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bujong Shoal in Padre Burgos can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Bujong Shoal in Padre Burgos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.