Best for beginner divers, 15-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Mad Max in Moalboal, Philippines, features a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. This site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 15 to 18 metres and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Access is by boat, and divers should be prepared for mild currents and occasional surge in shallower sections. Hazards include sharp coral, stonefish, and lionfish, so maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with the substrate. Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, Spanish dancer, sea krait, broadclub cuttlefish, titan triggerfish, regal angelfish, ribbon eel, day octopus, zebra lionfish, chromodoris nudibranch, painted moray, Indian lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, and various wrasses.
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Keep your eyes on the substrate rather than just the reef face, as stonefish and lionfish are present and well-camouflaged against rock and rubble. Wear gloves or take care with buoyancy near the structure, since sharp coral and rocks are a hazard, and be ready for occasional surge on the shallower sections.
Located near Bulata, Sipalay, Negros Occidental.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, Spanish dancer, sea krait, broadclub cuttlefish, titan triggerfish, regal angelfish, ribbon eel, day octopus, zebra lionfish, chromodoris nudibranch, painted moray, Indian lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, and wrasses.
Yes, Mad Max is suitable for beginners, with depths between 15 and 18 metres and typically mild currents.
The site depth ranges from 15 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Divers should watch for surge and swell during entry, be cautious of stonefish and lionfish on the reef, and avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks.
Diving at Mad Max in Sipalay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mad Max in Sipalay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Mad Max in Sipalay are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Mad Max in Sipalay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mad Max in Sipalay typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
