

Best for expert divers, 5-21m, shore entry.
Pawood Cave in Panglao is a shore-entry cave dive requiring expert-level cave certification. The site reaches depths of 21 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers navigate an overhead environment where visibility fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. The primary focus is the cave structure, which demands disciplined buoyancy control and strict adherence to cave protocols to manage entanglement risks. Divers should carry at least three independent light sources and maintain a continuous guideline from the entry point. Water temperatures remain warm, ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include various reef fish and invertebrates, though the site is primarily a technical cave environment.
10.28010, 123.98915
Confirm current cave access and any permit requirements with a local dive operator in Cebu before making the trip, as facilities on site are unverified. Carry at least three independent light sources and run a continuous guideline from the cavern zone entry point regardless of how well you know the site.
Access info coming soon
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is strictly for expert divers who hold full cave certification due to the overhead environment and technical navigation requirements.
The cave reaches a maximum depth of 21 metres, with an average depth of approximately 12 metres.
Pawood Cave is a shore-entry site located 15 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily a cave structure, species recorded around this area include reef fish and invertebrates such as nudibranchs, moray eels, and various pipefish.
The main hazards are the overhead environment, potential for entanglement, and variable visibility within the cave passages.
Diving at Pawood Cave in Cebu requires the following certifications: Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pawood Cave in Cebu. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
Visibility at Pawood Cave in Cebu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.