Reef · Shore
Poblacion Sanctuary
About This Dive Site
A shallow, beginner-friendly coral garden directly off Dauin's town centre, gently sloping from a shallow shelf into sandy deeper terrain. Healthy hard coral provides shelter for numerous reef fish, damselfish, and resident green turtles. One of Dauin's four municipal no-take sanctuaries, it is the most accessible, easiest-entry site on this coast — frequently used by local operators as a check-out and training dive for newly certified divers.
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Mild
Light current that is easy to swim against. Comfortable for most certified divers.
Strength Scale
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Best Time to Visit
Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
Peak diving season with optimal visibility, calm seas, and best marine life encounters.
Marine Life
4 species recorded at this site
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Boat traffic
LowMunicipal boat launch nearby; keep clear of the approach lane and surface with SMB
Depth
LowShallow site (max ~15 m); minimal depth risk
Certification Required
A minimum of Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Depth Profile
Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
10 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
26 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
49 ft
Deepest point
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