

Best for intermediate divers, 10-50m, boat entry, mild current.
Tauma is a wall and reef site located off Panglao, Philippines, characterised by a significant drop-off reaching 50 metres. The reef begins at approximately 10 metres, allowing for shallower exploration before the wall descends into deeper territory. Divers typically experience mild currents, though conditions can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring of depth and bottom time. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, providing clear sightlines along the wall face. Access is by boat only. Due to the depth, divers must manage profiles to mitigate risks associated with nitrogen narcosis and decompression. Surface marker buoys are recommended during ascent due to local boat traffic.
10.29083, 124.06500
Keep a close eye on your depth on the wall, as it drops quickly to 50 metres and narcosis becomes a factor before many divers expect it. Boat traffic is a noted hazard here, so deploy your surface marker buoy early on your ascent.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site ranges from 10 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, Tauma is classified for intermediate divers due to the significant depths and potential for strong currents.
Tauma is a boat-only dive site.
Hazards include boat traffic, strong currents, sharp coral, and risks associated with deep diving such as nitrogen narcosis and decompression.
This site is intended for diving, as the reef starts at 10 metres and the wall drops to 50 metres.
Diving at Tauma in Cebu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tauma in Cebu. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Tauma in Cebu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tauma in Cebu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.