

Best for beginner divers, 5-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Ka Osting in Malapascua offers a combined muck and reef environment suitable for beginner divers. Reaching depths of 5 to 16 metres, the site features sandy patches and reef structures with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers can encounter ornate ghostpipefish, snowflake moray, pharaoh cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs like Chromodoris and Nembrotha. Wrasses are common, while other residents include Clark's anemonefish, boxfish, and magnificent anemone shrimp. Access is by boat, and the mild current allows for slow observation. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid disturbing the sediment and remain cautious of lionfish and flower urchins present on the seabed.
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May and December are the best months to visit, so plan around those windows for the most favourable conditions. Enter by boat and watch your buoyancy over the muck substrate, as stirred-up sediment will quickly cut into that excellent visibility.
Boat access is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Dec
Divers can encounter ornate ghostpipefish, snowflake moray, pharaoh cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs. Other species include wrasses, Clark's anemonefish, boxfish, and magnificent anemone shrimp.
Yes, Ka Osting is suitable for beginner divers due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The site ranges from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Ka Osting is by boat only.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow areas may be accessible for snorkelling, though boat entry is required.
The best months to visit Ka Osting are May and December for the most favourable conditions.
Diving at Ka Osting in Cebu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ka Osting in Cebu. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Divers at Ka Osting in Cebu should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Ka Osting in Cebu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ka Osting in Cebu typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.