

Best for advanced divers, 5-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Coconut Point in Dumaguete is a dynamic reef and wall site suited for advanced divers due to strong currents. Access is by boat only. The topography features a wall that drops from 5m to 35m, with an average depth of 18m. Visibility ranges from 10m to 35m. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, sea kraits, and various nudibranchs including Nembrotha, Chromodoris, and Trance Wrinkle Dorids. Other species recorded here include the Giant Frogfish, Regal Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Harlequin Sweetlips, Snowflake Moray, Yellow-edged Moray, Varicose Wart Slug, and Pacific Trumpetfish. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27C and 30C throughout the year.
9.08547, 123.27170
The site is best done as a drift dive due to the currents that wash the reef.
Located at the northern end of Apo Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Strong
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, sea kraits, and nudibranchs such as Nembrotha and Chromodoris. Other species include the Giant Frogfish, Regal Angelfish, Titan Triggerfish, and various moray eels.
No, Coconut Point is rated for advanced divers due to the strong currents present at the site.
The site features a wall ranging from 5m to 35m, with an average depth of 18m.
No, Coconut Point requires boat access.
Snorkelling is not recommended at Coconut Point, which holds a snorkel rating of 1/5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Coconut Point in Dumaguete. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Coconut Point in Dumaguete can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Coconut Point in Dumaguete typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.