

Best for intermediate divers, 12-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Sunken Island in Moalboal is an offshore pinnacle and wall formation located 1000 metres from shore. The site features a drop-off descending from 12 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Due to its open water location, strong currents are common and require careful planning and situational awareness. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers must use a boat for entry. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, moray eels, lionfish, and anemonefish. Given the depth and current conditions, this site is suited for intermediate divers with advanced certification.
9.72327, 122.38220
Strong currents can shift with little warning at this site, so brief with your divemaster before descending and confirm the current direction and entry timing. Check locally for updated boat and facility availability before your trip.
Entry is usually by boat dive.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include Chromodoris and Nembrotha nudibranchs, yellow-edged and painted morays, zebra and Indian lionfish, day octopus, and blackback anemonefish.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. The presence of strong currents and depths reaching 30 metres requires advanced certification and solid buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 12 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive. A boat is required for entry due to the site's open water location 1000 metres from shore.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth of the pinnacle and the strong currents present.
Diving at Sunken Island in Sipalay requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sunken Island in Sipalay. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sunken Island in Sipalay are April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Sunken Island in Sipalay should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Sunken Island in Sipalay can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Sunken Island in Sipalay typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.