

Best for beginner divers, 3-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Dakit Dakit is a reef site located off Malapascua, Philippines, offering a shallow dive experience suitable for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 3 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Divers can encounter various marine life, including common flatworms and wrasses, as well as uncommon species such as snowflake morays, pufferfish, and chocolate chip sea stars. Other residents include squat anemone shrimp, dotted anemone crabs, and occasional nudibranchs. Access is by boat, and conditions typically feature mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. The site is also suitable for night diving, with typical dive times lasting 50 minutes. Be cautious of sharp coral and potential current changes.
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It is a solid choice for macro photographers or divers looking for an easier profile after a deeper morning dive.
Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-15m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Dec
Divers regularly encounter flatworms and wrasses, alongside less common species like snowflake morays, pufferfish, chocolate chip sea stars, and various anemone shrimp and crabs.
Yes, Dakit Dakit is rated as suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow average depth of 10 metres and generally mild currents.
Access to Dakit Dakit is by boat only.
The best months to visit are May and December.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow depth of 3 to 15 metres makes it accessible for snorkelling depending on local boat operator policies.
Diving at Dakit Dakit in Malapascua requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Dakit Dakit in Malapascua. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Dakit Dakit in Malapascua typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Dakit Dakit in Malapascua typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.